Music in “Romeo and Juliet”
Music was used in the play either to shift scenes or to promote a certain feeling that went along with the scene. Music introduced the characters at the start of the play, and the drums and guitar gave off an ominous feeling, portraying through the music that this play is a tragedy. There was also techno music, consisting of many beats, during the scene of the masquerade party. This music provided the feeling of a fun and carefree atmosphere, and the love between Romeo and Juliet ensued soon after this scene. When shifting to the moment when Romeo and Juliet were to be wed, the music contained the sounds of bells ringing, to convey a holy, marriage-related feeling. The music grows ominous at the deaths of characters such as Mercutio, Juliet, and Romeo, giving off a dramatic and tragic vibe.
