drama
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dra·ma

noun \ˈdrä-mə, ˈdra-\

Definition of DRAMA

1
a : a composition in verse or prose intended to portray life or character or to tell a story usually involving conflicts and emotions through action and dialogue and typically designed for theatrical performance : play — compare closet drama
b : a movie or television production with characteristics (as conflict) of a serious play; broadly : a play, movie, or television production with a serious tone or subject <a police drama>
2
: dramatic art, literature, or affairs
3
a : a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces
b : dramatic state, effect, or quality <the drama of the courtroom proceedings>

Examples of DRAMA

  1. He is reading an ancient Greek drama.
  2. I prefer drama to comedy.
  3. His interest in drama began at a very young age.
  4. She studied drama in college.
  5. the dramas of teenage life
  6. She watched the drama unfold as they began screaming at each other.
  7. a competition full of drama
  8. the drama of the courtroom proceedings

Origin of DRAMA

Late Latin dramat-, drama, from Greek, deed, drama, from dran to do, act
First Known Use: 1515

Other Performing Arts Terms

diva, dramaturgy, loge, prestidigitation, proscenium, supernumerary, zany

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