There is usually both dance and musical performance in a musical film.

音乐片里通常既有音乐也有舞蹈。

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For example, a particular musical theme associated with an individual character or situation may be repeated at various points in a film in order to remind the audience of salient motifs or ideas.

例如，一个与个人性格或情况挂钩的特定音乐主题，可能会在电影的几个转折点重复播放，以提醒观众电影所突出的主题或思想。

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The film is ravishing to look at and boasts a sensuous musical score.

这部电影令人陶醉，配乐也悦耳动听。.

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