drama; theater; play (script)
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
drama; theater; performing art
neutralRefers to the comprehensive art form that uses performance to tell stories and reflect social conflicts. Encompasses literature, music, dance, etc. Includes categories like spoken drama (话剧), traditional Chinese opera (戏曲), opera, ballet, etc., and can be classified by genre into tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy (正剧).
She is very fascinated by the art of drama.
This drama incorporates elements of music and dance.
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Ancient Greek drama has had a profound influence on Western culture.
The drama academy has nurtured many outstanding actors and directors.
noun
play; script; dramatic text
neutralRefers specifically to the written text of a play or drama.
Shakespeare wrote many great plays.
The director is revising the final act of the new play.
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This book contains three classic plays by Cao Yu.