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dramatic composition

DEFINITIONS OF: dramatic composition

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n a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.

Synonyms:
dramatic work
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drama, dramatic play, play
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
act
a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
scene
a subdivision of an act of a play
book, playscript, script
a written version of a play or other dramatic composition; used in preparing for a performance
Grand Guignol
a play of a macabre or horrific nature
theater of the absurd
plays stressing the irrational or illogical aspects of life, usually to show that modern life is pointless
playlet
a short play
prompt copy, promptbook
the copy of the playscript used by the prompter
continuity
a detailed script used in making a film in order to avoid discontinuities from shot to shot
dialog, dialogue
the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction
libretto
the words of an opera or musical play
scenario
an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
screenplay
a script for a film including dialogue and descriptions of characters and sets
shooting script
the final detailed script for making a movie or TV program
miracle play
a medieval play representing episodes from the life of a saint or martyr
morality play
an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
mystery play
a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ
Passion play
a play representing the Passion of Christ
satyr play
an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
Type of:
piece of writing, writing, written material
the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
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