Vamp

Also called: Vamp till ready

A short bit of music the band repeats until the actor or the action is ready to move on.

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When does this happen on your show?Type your opening night and see every milestone dated.

Musical directorLeads the music: teaches the songs, rehearses singers and band, and usually conducts the performances.
UnderscoreMusic played quietly under dialogue or action to shape the mood of a scene.

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