dramatic play

/drəˌmædɪk pleɪ/
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Other forms: dramatic plays

Definitions of dramatic play
  1. noun
    a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
    synonyms: drama, play
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    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
    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:
    dramatic composition, dramatic work
    a play for performance on the stage or television or in a movie etc.
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