toneelspel

Definitions of toneelspel
  1. noun
    a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
    synonyms: drama, spel, stuk, theaterstuk, toneelstuk
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    amateurtoneel, lekenspel, lekespel, mirakelspel
    a medieval play representing episodes from the life of a saint or martyr
    moraliteit, zedenspel, zinnenspel, zinnespel
    an allegorical play popular in the 15th and 16th centuries; characters personified virtues and vices
    amateurtoneel, lekenspel, lekespel, mysterie, mysteriespel, paasspel
    a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ
    paasspel, passiespel
    a play representing the Passion of Christ
    satyrspel
    an ancient Greek burlesque with a chorus of satyrs
  2. noun
    a stilted dramatic performance (as if by puppets)
    synonyms: aanstellerij, aanstelleritis, komedie, komediespel, kunstenmakerij, poppenkasterij, theater, toneel
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