11 o'clock number en · NOUN
Etymology
So called because, in the days when musical performances began at 8:30 p.m., such a song would occur around 11 p.m.
Meanings
- A showstopping song that occurs late in the second act of a two-act musical, often signifying a moment of revelation or change of heart of a lead character.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 o'clock numbers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |