Definition of drama

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Drama (n.) Dramatic composition and the literature pertaining to or illustrating it; dramatic literature.

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Operetta :: Operetta (n.) A short, light, musical drama..
Tragedy :: Tragedy (n.) A dramatic poem, composed in elevated style, representing a signal action performed by some person or persons, and having a fatal issue; that species of drama which represents the sad or terrible phases of character and life..
Dramatization :: Dramatization (n.) Act of dramatizing.
Perform :: Perform (v. t.) To represent; to act; to play; as in drama.
Costume :: Costume (n.) A character dress, used at fancy balls or for dramatic purposes..
Intermede :: Intermede (n.) A short musical dramatic piece, of a light and pleasing, sometimes a burlesque, character; an interlude introduced between the acts of a play or an opera..
Monodrame :: Monodrame (n.) A drama acted, or intended to be acted, by a single person..
Tragi-comedy :: Tragi-comedy (n.) A kind of drama representing some action in which serious and comic scenes are blended; a composition partaking of the nature both of tragedy and comedy.
Poetry :: Poetry (n.) Imaginative language or composition, whether expressed rhythmically or in prose. Specifically: Metrical composition; verse; rhyme; poems collectively; as, heroic poetry; dramatic poetry; lyric or Pindaric poetry..
Opera :: Opera (n.) A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama..
Dramatic :: Dramatic (a.) Alt. of Dramatica.
Corypheus :: Corypheus (n.) The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus; hence, the chief or leader of a party or interest..
Melodramatist :: Melodramatist (n.) One who acts in, or writes, melodramas..
Mask :: Mask (n.) A dramatic performance, formerly in vogue, in which the actors wore masks and represented mythical or allegorical characters..
Dramatized :: Dramatized (imp. & p. p.) of Dramatiz.
Playbook :: Playbook (n.) A book of dramatic compositions; a book of the play.
Performer :: Performer (n.) One who performs, accomplishes, or fulfills; as, a good promiser, but a bad performer; especially, one who shows skill and training in any art; as, a performer of the drama; a performer on the harp..
Playwriter :: Playwriter (n.) A writer of plays; a dramatist; a playwright.
Theatricals :: Theatricals (n. pl.) Dramatic performances; especially, those produced by amateurs..
Repertoire :: Repertoire (n.) A list of dramas, operas, pieces, parts, etc., which a company or a person has rehearsed and is prepared to perform..
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