scenemusikk
Scenemusikk, or incidental music, is music written to accompany a theatre production. It is designed to support mood and atmosphere, establish time and place, underscore dramatic action, and cue transitions, entrances, and exits. The music may include overtures between acts, entr’acte pieces, underscoring during dialogue or action, and sometimes songs or choruses. It is often performed by an orchestra or ensemble, either live with the production or as a recorded component.
Historically, scenemusikk developed alongside spoken drama and opera in Europe. It became a common feature of
In contemporary theatre, scenemusikk can be written specifically for a production or adapted from existing works.
Overall, scenemusikk serves as a dramaturgical tool that binds performance elements, guides audience perception, and enriches