Musical Theater Terms

noun a method of voice production used by male singers, especially tenors, to sing notes higher than their normal range

adjective relating to or characteristic of the singing voice of a falsetto

• The opera singer effortlessly hit the high notes in falsetto.
• He can sing in falsetto better than anyone I know.
• She tried to sing in falsetto but it sounded really weird.
• His falsetto laughter echoed through the empty hallway.

noun A theatrical entertainment consisting of a series of short sketches, songs, and dances, typically dealing satirically with topical issues.

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• The local theater is putting on a revue showcasing the best talent in the area.
• I heard there's a comedy revue happening at the comedy club tonight.
• Let's catch that new revue at the jazz bar, I heard it's really good.
• The political revue in the media has been a source of controversy lately.