Man - Music
: Songs like "Ya Got Trouble" and "Pick-a-Little, Talk-a-Little" blend spoken word and melody to reflect the natural sounds of gossip and town life.
: Musically, the ballad "Goodnight My Someone" and the march "76 Trombones" share the same melody, simply played at different tempos to contrast Hill's and Marian's initial personalities. Critical and Cultural Impact Music Man
: The opening number is a "galvanic" rhythmic speech piece performed by traveling salesmen, designed to mimic the sounds and cadences of a moving train. : Songs like "Ya Got Trouble" and "Pick-a-Little,