Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
song-and-dance-number
noun
/sɒŋ ənd dɑːns ˈnʌmbər/
Definition
A performance featuring singing and dancing, typically found in musicals and stage shows.
Examples
- After the tense scene, the cast lightened the mood with a lively song-and-dance-number.
- The musical ended with a spectacular song-and-dance-number that received a standing ovation.
Meaning
It refers to a segment in a theatrical production where a singer or a group sings while performing choreographed dance movements.
Synonyms
- musical number
- performance
- showpiece
