operatic prologue
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concept
An operatic prologue is an introductory section of an opera, often featuring narration or musical scenes, that sets up the story, themes, or mood before the main action begins.
Observed surface forms (3)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| dramatic prologue | 1 |
| opera preface | 1 |
| prologue | 1 |
Instances (4)
| Instance | Via concept surface |
|---|---|
| Prologue (Le Turc généreux introduction) | — |
| The Ballad of Sweeney Todd | prologue |
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“Prologue in Heaven”
surface form:
Prologue in Heaven
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dramatic prologue |
| Alceste preface | opera preface |