Musical Theatre, by how it feels
Musical Theatre is mostly low-intensity. 3 of the 12 songs analyzed land in the safe range.
The character of Musical Theatre
Across the 12 Musical Theatre songs we've measured, intensity averages 38/100 — calmer than the typical song we measure (46/100).
They run from So Long, Farewell (the calmest here, 17) to Defying Gravity (the most charged, 81), with smooth textures most common and a mix of the expected and the surprising. It spans 1965–2021.
The widest dynamic swing belongs to Defying Gravity.
6.5
Avg Intensity
3
Safe
7
Moderate
2
Intense
Safe for sensitive ears (3)
Controlled — moderate intensity (7)
Intense — proceed with awareness (2)
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