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- Dictionarydrama/ˈdrɑːmə/
noun
- 1. a play for theatre, radio, or television: "a gritty urban drama about growing up in Harlem" Similar
- 2. an exciting, emotional, or unexpected event or circumstance: "a hostage drama"
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noun. a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play. the branch of literature having such compositions as its subject; dramatic art or representation.
Learn the meaning of drama as a noun in arts, media and excitement, with examples and usage. Find out the difference between drama and irony, and explore related words and phrases.
The use of "drama" in a more narrow sense to designate a specific type of play dates from the modern era. "Drama" in this sense refers to a play that is neither a comedy nor a tragedy—for example, Zola's Thérèse Raquin (1873) or Chekhov's Ivanov (1887).
Definitions of drama. noun. a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage. synonyms: dramatic play, play. see more. noun. the literary genre of works intended for the theater. see more. noun. the quality of being arresting or highly emotional. see more. noun. an episode that is turbulent or highly emotional.
Drama is a literary or theatrical work that tells a story with conflict, emotion, and action. It can also refer to a situation or event that is highly dramatic or exciting. Learn more about the different types, genres, and elements of drama.
