Framing scenes with musical motifs from "summary" of The Function of Song in Contemporary British Drama by Elizabeth Hale Winkler
One way that contemporary British dramatists have utilized the power of music in their work is by incorporating musical motifs to frame scenes. This technique involves using recurring musical themes or elements to establish a particular mood or atmosphere at the beginning and end of a scene. By repeating a specific musical motif at the start and end of a scene, playwrights can create a sense of unity and coherence within the dramatic structure. This technique can help to signal to the audience that a new scene is beginning, providing a clear transition between different narrative moments. In addition to signaling s...
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