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Formation of theories about theatre and drama
Dramatic theory attempts to form theories about theatre and drama. Drama is defined as a form of art in which a written play is used as basis for a performance
Dramatic_theory
Artwork intended for performance; formal type of literature
dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's Poetics (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory
Drama
Form of theatre from Ancient Greece
standard reference to "goat song", that: As to the reason of the name, many theories have been offered, some even disputing the connection with ‘goat’. J. Winkler
Greek_tragedy
Swiss Catholic theologian (1905–1988)
Layman (1980) Theo-Drama-Theological Dramatic Theory, Vol. 1; Prologomena (1973) Theo-Drama-Theological Dramatic Theory, Vol. 2: Dramatis Personae: Man in
Hans_Urs_von_Balthasar
Art of dramatic composition
fear (catharsis). Poetics is the earliest surviving Western work of dramatic theory. The earliest non-Western dramaturgic work is probably the Sanskrit
Dramaturgy
Japanese playwright (1653–1725)
works, are suspected to also have been penned by him. Chikamatsu's dramatic theory is preserved chiefly in the preface to Hozumi Ikan’s Naniwa Miyage
Chikamatsu_Monzaemon
Systematic study of the nature of literature
theory List of literary terms List of literary movements Dramatic theory Critical theory Literary criticism Janet C. Richards Text (literary theory)
Literary_theory
Work of dramatic theory by Aristotle
earliest surviving work of Greek dramatic theory and the first extant philosophical treatise to solely focus on literary theory. In this text, Aristotle offers
Poetics_(Aristotle)
Introductory part of a play
of the plot. This corresponds to the three-act structure in modern dramatic theory, where the three acts are the exposition, the rising action, and the
Protasis
Collaborative form of performing art
1986). "Psychic Polyphony". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism: 35–47. Carlson, Marvin (1993). Theories of the Theatre: A Historical and Critical
Theatre
American actress (born 1982)
Philip C. (Spring 1989). "An Interview with David Rabe". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. pp. 139–140. Retrieved August 25, 2022. Bloom, Nate
Lily_Rabe
Sociological perspective
2004. "Role Distance: On Stage and On the Merry-Go-Round." Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. Edgley, Charles, ed. 2013. The Drama of Social Life:
Dramaturgy_(sociology)
Greek word for spectacle used to describe a representative scene in theatre
Hamilton, in Perseus Digital Library DUKORE, Bernard Frank (1974). Dramatic theory and criticism: Greeks to Grotowski. Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
Opsis
1872 book by Friedrich Nietzsche
Die Geburt der Tragödie aus dem Geiste der Musik) is an 1872 work of dramatic theory by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. It was reissued in 1886
The_Birth_of_Tragedy
American actor and writer (born 1943)
and the Absent Audience in Wallace Shawn's the Fever". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. 26 (2): 57–74. doi:10.1353/dtc.2012.0017. S2CID 191948394
Wallace_Shawn
dramatic analysis. Based on this, Romanska proposed a transvergent theory of dramatic structure that combines classical Aristotelian dramatic theory with
Drametrics
Engraving by Albrecht Dürer
Philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche referenced the work in his work on dramatic theory The Birth of Tragedy (1872) to exemplify pessimism. Later in the 20th
Knight,_Death_and_the_Devil
Genre of drama based on human suffering
them'. This theory, she put into practice in her 'Series of Plays on the Passions' in three volumes (commencing in 1798) and in other dramatic works. Her
Tragedy
Appearance of reality in literature and theater
Verisimilitude has its roots in both the Platonic and Aristotelian dramatic theory of mimesis, the imitation or representation of nature. For a piece
Verisimilitude_(fiction)
Aesthetic concept in Indian arts related to emotions and feelings
emotions are not the subject of rasa, but they are part of Indian theories on dramatic arts. Of the six rasa that are aimed at in Indian music, each has
Rasa_(aesthetics)
2009 EP by Crossfaith
The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty is the debut EP by Japanese metalcore band Crossfaith. It was released on 29 April 2009 through Zestone
The Artificial Theory for the Dramatic Beauty
The_Artificial_Theory_for_the_Dramatic_Beauty
Type of theatrical performance
(Fall 2007). "Some Memory Plays Before the 'Memory Play'". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. XXII (1): 29–52. ISSN 0888-3203. Retrieved 16 August
Memory_play
Ancient Indian sage
Motilal Banarsidass. Dace, W. (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249. Pollock, Sheldon I., ed
Bharata_(sage)
Traditional performing art form in Kerala, India
considered authoritative by scholars. The Nātya Shāstra, an ancient work of dramatic theory where Bharata Muni describes the Sanskrit theatre of the Gupta Empire;
Koodiyattam
Conscious subjective experience
an ancient Sanskrit text of dramatic theory and other performance arts, written between 200 BC and 200 AD. The theory of rasas still forms the aesthetic
Emotion
Conjectures explaining humor
relief theory, and a notion of comic relief over time. In the eighteenth century, Samuel Johnson argued that relief theory was to be used as a dramatic tool
Theories_of_humor
Style of fiction storytelling involving narration
15 April 2015. Aristotle. 1974. "Poetics". Trans. S.H. Butcher. In Dramatic Theory and Criticism: Greeks to Grotowski. Ed. Bernard F. Dukore. Florence
Diegesis
American film scholar (1947–2024)
characterization of cognitive film theory ("A Case for Cognitivism: Further Reflections"), followed by Andrew's reply Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism 6:2 (Spring
David_Bordwell
Ancient Greek manuscript
Tractatus coislinianus is an ancient Greek manuscript outlining a theory of comedy in the tradition of Aristotle's Poetics. The Tractatus states that comedy
Tractatus_coislinianus
Topics referred to by the same term
pop punk album Poetics (Aristotle), the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory Cognitive poetics, a school of literary criticism that applies the
Poetics_(disambiguation)
Discredited neurosurgical operation
Something Clear: Tennessee Williams's Postmodern Memory Play". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. 12 (2): 35–55. Kondratev, Fedor [Фёдор Кондратьев] (2010)
Lobotomy
Commentary on Bharata Muni's work of dramatic theory, the Natyasastra
is a Sanskrit commentary on the Natyasastra, an ancient treatise on dramatic theory by Bharata Muni. It is the oldest extant commentary on the treatise
Abhinavabharati
Type of antihero often characterized by isolation and contemplation
inspire devotion in others Fatal flaw – Protagonist's error in Greek dramatic theory Tragic hero – Stock character whose flaws cause their downfall Dandy
Byronic_hero
Protagonist's error in Greek dramatic theory
with no judgment implied as to the character. Hamartia as it pertains to dramatic literature was first used by Aristotle in his Poetics. In tragedy, hamartia
Hamartia
Mathematical models of strategic interactions
television shows, as a humorous or dramatic competition between the genders. This conflict can be depicted in a game theory framework. This is an example of
Game_theory
Drama school in London, England
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA; /ˈrɑːdə/) is a drama school in London, England, which provides vocational conservatoire training for theatre,
Royal_Academy_of_Dramatic_Art
American dramatist
emeritus of dramatic arts at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was known mostly for his books and articles on literary and dramatic theory and on
Bert_O._States
French cleric and theatre critic (1604–1676)
1642 and 1650, but he is primarily known for his non-fiction works on dramatic theory. He also wrote a book which disputed the historicity of Homer. The
François Hédelin, abbé d'Aubignac
François_Hédelin,_abbé_d'Aubignac
Disciple and betrayer of Jesus
Second Edition. Hans Urs von Balthasar (1988). Theo-Drama. Theological Dramatic Theory, Vol. 5: The Last Act. Translated by Graham Harrison. San Francisco:
Judas_Iscariot
Haitian-Canadian actor and singer
patriote de l'année". Ici Radio Canada, 8 November 2004 Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. University of Kansas; 2004. pp. 131–133. Notre Dame
Luck_Mervil
enunciated the eight rasas in the Nātyasāstra, an ancient Sanskrit text of dramatic theory and other performance arts, written between 200 BC and 200 AD. In the
Indian_aesthetics
Nigerian writer and academic (born 1959)
the Faculty of Arts, University of Lagos, currently researching on dramatic theory and criticism. He is a playwright, poet, novelist, biographer and a
Hope_Eghagha
American actor and comedian (born 1970)
Stuart Bloom on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. Starting with the sixth season of The Big Bang Theory, he was promoted to a series regular. Sussman
Kevin_Sussman
16–19th-century prescriptive theory of dramatic tragedy
Aristotelian unities, or three unities represent a prescriptive theory of dramatic tragedy that was introduced in Italy in the 16th century and was influential
Classical_unities
1879 three-act play by Henrik Ibsen
ISBN 9780205410507. OCLC 228061773. Dukore, Bernard F., ed. 1974. Dramatic Theory and Criticism: Greeks to Grotowski. Florence, KY: Heinle & Heinle.
A_Doll's_House
American dancer and variety show performer (1918–1998)
Hole in the Doughnut: The Last Days of Buster Keaton". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. X (1). Wilson, Scott (2016). Resting Places: The Burial
Eleanor_Keaton
Literary manner not tied to a particular form
ISBN 0-312-40521-9 Aristotle. 1974. "Poetics". Trans. S.H. Butcher. In Dramatic Theory and Criticism: Greeks to Grotowski. Ed. Bernard F. Dukore. Florence
Mode_(literature)
American playwright and screenwriter (born 1956)
The Illusion and Comedy's 'Traversal of the Fantasy'." Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism 26.1 (2011): 45–64. * [4] Media related to Tony Kushner
Tony_Kushner
American writer, poet, musician, performance artist, and comic
Theory. 19: 95–111. doi:10.1080/07407700802655588. S2CID 192240498. Sandahl, Carrie (2000). "Bob Flanagan: Taking It Like a Man". Journal of Dramatic
Bob Flanagan (performance artist)
Bob_Flanagan_(performance_artist)
Component whose failure will disrupt the entire system
downfall despite overall strength Hamartia – Protagonist's error in Greek dramatic theory 1: Designing Large-scale LANs – Page 31, K. Dooley, O'Reilly, 2002
Single_point_of_failure
Fictional being in a narrative
is known as a breakout character. In the earliest surviving work of dramatic theory, Poetics (c. 335 BCE), the Classical Greek philosopher Aristotle states
Character_(arts)
German literary critic (born 1941)
Emeritus of Modern German Literature (Neuere Deutsche Literatur) and Dramatic Theory (Theaterwissenschaft) at Heidelberg University, where he is currently
Dieter_Borchmeyer
1966 play by Tom Stoppard
Dead. Scenes that are staged as plays, dumb shows, or commentaries on dramatic theory and practice are prominent in both Stoppard's play and Shakespeare's
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
Rosencrantz_and_Guildenstern_Are_Dead
Major form of Indian classical dance
0149-7677 Wallace Dace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Bharatanatyam
Sanskrit text on the performing arts
ISBN 978-81-85616-30-8. GK Bhat (1981). Nāṭya-mañjarī-saurabha : Sanskrit dramatic theory (in English and Sanskrit). Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute.
Natya_Shastra
Annual award for science fiction or fantasy
The Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation is given each year for theatrical films, television episodes, or other dramatized works related to science
Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation
Hugo_Award_for_Best_Dramatic_Presentation
Category of creative works based on stylistic and/or thematic criteria
tripartite system: lyrical, epical, and dramatic dialogue. This system, which came to "dominate all the literary theory of German romanticism (and therefore
Genre
American playwright (1911–1983)
Something Clear: Tennessee Williams's Postmodern Memory Play". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. University of Kansas. Archived from the original on
Tennessee_Williams
Christian doctrine that God exists in three persons
Qur'an. Vol. V. von Balthasar, Hans (1992). Theo-drama: Theological Dramatic Theory. Vol. 3: Dramatis Personae: Persons in Christ. Ignatius Press. ISBN 978-0-8146-2281-0
Trinity
Genre
has also been used to describe the more highbrow and serious end of the dramatic output of radio. The Screenwriters Taxonomy contends that film genres are
Drama_(film_and_television)
Field of study
and poet Theatre portal Dramatic theory Theatre criticism Theatre practitioner Theatre semiotics Helbo, André (1987-01-01). Theory of Performing Arts. John
Theatre_studies
Nigerian academic (born 1965)
Professor of Theatre Arts at the University of Abuja. She specializes in dramatic theory, criticism, gender studies and cultural studies. She was former Dean
Mabel_Evwierhoma
Speech to oneself
Self: Immersion, Audience Research, and Polyvocality". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. 36 (1): 75–93. doi:10.1353/dtc.2021.0034. ISSN 2165-2686
Soliloquy
Greek word meaning 'character'
(Aristotle) – Work of literature by Aristotle Poetics (Aristotle) – Work of dramatic theory by Aristotle Logos – Concept in philosophy, religion, rhetoric, and
Ethos
20th-century Shakespeare biographer and scholar
Tragedies (1955) Internal Evidence and Elizabethan Dramatic Authorship (1966) Essays Principally on Dramatic Theory and Form (1966) Shakespeare's Lives (1970;
Samuel_Schoenbaum
Dances performed in Manipur, India
ISBN 978-81-7017-153-9. Wallace Dace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Dances_of_Manipur
2005 Indian film by Amol Palekar
1997) before Palekar-Gokhale remade it as Paheli in 2005. Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. University of Kansas. 2014. p. 66. Archived from the
Paheli_(2005_film)
Japanese writer (1890–1954)
Comes before the Play”) 1935: “Egekiron no ippoko” (“One Direction for Dramatic Theory”) 1935/1936: “New Movements on the Stage” “Bungaku ka gikyoku ka?”
Kunio_Kishida
Set of ancient and modern ideals
bamboo." Zeami was the originator of the dramatic art form Noh theatre and wrote the classic book on dramatic theory (Kadensho). He uses images of nature
Japanese_aesthetics
Literary and rhetorical device or general attitude towards life
towards life. The concept originated in ancient Greece, where it described a dramatic character who pretended to be less intelligent than he actually was in
Irony
Mental phenomenon of holding contradictory beliefs
or when new information challenges existing beliefs. According to this theory, when an action or idea is psychologically inconsistent with the other,
Cognitive_dissonance
Sanskrit word for Indian dance form
ISBN 978-81-7017-153-9. Wallace Dace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Nritya
Type of classical female singing voice
mezzo-soprano voice type is generally divided into coloratura, lyric, and dramatic. While mezzo-sopranos typically sing secondary roles in operas, notable
Mezzo-soprano
Play written by Austrian playwright Peter Handke (1967)
Tractates, and the successful representation of alienation," Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Spring 1995. M. Read, "Peter Handke's Kaspar and the
Kaspar_(play)
Low-pitched female singing voice
middle C (B♭5). The contralto voice type includes coloratura, lyric, and dramatic contraltos. "Contralto" is primarily meaningful only in reference to classical
Contralto
1969 book by Hans Urs von Balthasar
Second Edition. Balthasar, Hans Urs von (1988). Theo-Drama. Theological Dramatic Theory, Vol. 5: The Last Act. Translated by Graham Harrison from the German
Mysterium_Paschale
American academic
International Journal of Performance Arts and Media and the Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism, among others. She is currently the Vice-Chair for the
Sarah_Bay-Cheng
Theory of response to surprise events
The black swan theory or theory of black swan events is a metaphor that describes an event that comes as a surprise, has a major effect, and is often inappropriately
Black_swan_theory
Dramatic structure
moves along, the plot usually progresses in such a way as to pose a major dramatic question. For example, Will the boy get the girl? Will the hero save the
Three-act_structure
Conspiracy theory regarding a totalitarian world government
in conspiracy theories which speculate about a secretly emerging totalitarian world government. The common theme in conspiracy theories about a New World
New World Order conspiracy theory
New_World_Order_conspiracy_theory
American dramatist (1938–2024)
Théâtrales, and Dramatic Theory and Criticism. Cohen's play, Machiavelli: the art of terror (formerly The Prince), published by Dramatic Publishing Company
Robert_Cohen_(playwright)
American film critic, historian, author, painter, and pianist
No. 16 (1999), pp. 52–56, 75, 81. "Lanford Wilson", The Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism, Vol. V, No 2 (Spring 1991), pp. 175–180. "Men, Women
John_C._Tibbetts
Obsolete medical theory about the transmission of disease through bad air
The miasma theory (also called the miasmic theory) is an abandoned medical theory that held that diseases—such as cholera, chlamydia, or plague—were caused
Miasma_theory
American pornographic actress and sex educator (born 1954)
Modernist – still in search of the ultimate sexual experience". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. 7 (2): 177–192. Today, after seventeen years in the
Annie_Sprinkle
Italian actor and playwright (1510–1571)
Victory of the Performance Text in Cinquecento commedia". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism: 27–58. ISSN 0888-3203. Nevile, Jennifer (2012). "Learning
Andrea_Calmo
Propaganda tactic
(2017). "The Serendipity Tango: "Volume 1, Number 1"". Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism. 31 (2): 141–152. doi:10.1353/dtc.2017.0007. ISSN 2165-2686
Information_laundering
S2CID 144368744. Dace, Wallace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
List of classical and art music traditions
List_of_classical_and_art_music_traditions
Melodic mode of improvisation in Indian music
ISBN 978-81-208-1708-1. Dace, Wallace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Raga
Approach to social philosophy
differ dramatically from objective reality aligned with critical theory's critique of positivism, science, and pure rationality. Critical theory continued
Critical_theory
Belief that God can suffer
Quote. Balthasar, Hans Urs von (1992) [1973]. Theo-drama: Theological Dramatic Theory, Vol. 3: Dramatis Personae: Persons in Christ. Translated by Harrison
Theopaschism
Classical dance of India
Macmillan. Wallace Dace (1963). "The Concept of 'Rasa' in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Mohiniyattam
2014 film by James Marsh
various dramatic liberties with the history it portrays. Writing for the film blog of UK daily newspaper The Guardian, Michelle Dean noted: The Theory of Everything's
The Theory of Everything (2014 film)
The_Theory_of_Everything_(2014_film)
Posited similarity of the far-left and far-right
In popular discourse, the horseshoe theory asserts that advocates of the far-left and the far-right, rather than being at opposite and opposing ends of
Horseshoe_theory
Play by Federico García Lorca
"Toward the Dionysiac: Pagan Elements and Rites in Yerma." Journal of Dramatic Theory and Criticism 4.2 (1990): 63–82. García Lorca, Federico. Blood Wedding
Yerma
Plays of the English playwright
of dramatic tradition was classical aesthetic theory. This theory was derived ultimately from Aristotle; in Renaissance England, however, the theory was
Shakespeare's_plays
Principal of St Hugh's College, Oxford
(1921). Dramatic theory and practice in France 1690-1808. London: Longmans, Green. Jourdain, Eleanor Frances (1924). The drama in Europe in theory and practice
Eleanor_Jourdain
Change in the heritable traits of populations
biodiversity at every level of biological organisation. The scientific theory of evolution by natural selection was conceived independently by two British
Evolution
Classical Indian dance
ISBN 978-81-7017-153-9. Wallace Dace (1963). "The Concept of "Rasa" in Sanskrit Dramatic Theory". Educational Theatre Journal. 15 (3): 249–254. doi:10.2307/3204783
Kathakali
German composer (1813–1883)
that his musico-dramatical theories were most perfectly realised in this work with its use of "the art of transition" between dramatic elements and the
Richard_Wagner
Dramatic genre
well-made play (French: la pièce bien faite, pronounced [pjɛs bjɛ̃ fɛt]) is a dramatic genre from nineteenth-century theatre, developed by the French dramatist
Well-made_play
DRAMATIC THEORY
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Arabic, Muslim
Aromatic; Sweet Basil
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Muslim
Aromatic
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Dramatic Composition
Boy/Male
Muslim
Aromatic
Girl/Female
Afghan, Arabic, Australian
Aromatic; Sweet Basil
Boy/Male
Hindu
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Aromatic
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Aromatic Sweet Basil
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Joins Devotion and Piety
Girl/Female
Arabic, French, Muslim
Aromatic
Boy/Male
Tamil
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Aromatic; Rare Moon
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Aromatic
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Aromatic
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Aromatic
Boy/Male
Indian
Aromatic
Boy/Male
Hindu
Dramatic composition, Sign, Feature
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
One who Subdues a Conquerer
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Fragrant; Aromatic
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DRAMATIC THEORY
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Arabic, French, Indian, Muslim, Sindhi
Sword Edge
Girl/Female
Australian, Vietnamese
Heart
Boy/Male
Bengali, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu
Worship
Boy/Male
Muslim
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit, Tamil
Bird; Goddess
Female
Hebrew
(×ֲבִיחַיִל) Variant spelling of Hebrew unisex Abihayil, AVICHAYIL means "father of might."Â
Girl/Female
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Lakshmi and Parvati, Goddess of wealth and courage, Also name came from Sun, A Raagini (Wife of Sun)
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Ceaselessly Meditation
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
King of Victory
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n.
A solemn public ordinance or decree.
a.
Of or pertaining to wounds; applied to wounds.
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Of or pertaining to Sarmatia, or its inhabitants, the ancestors of the Russians and the Poles.
n.
A dramatic or theatrical entertainment.
a.
Adapted to the cure of wounds; vulnerary.
v. t.
To compose in the form of the drama; to represent in a drama; to adapt to dramatic representation; as, to dramatize a novel, or an historical episode.
n.
Dramatic composition and the literature pertaining to or illustrating it; dramatic literature.
n.
A dramatic composition for a single performer.
n.
A traumatic medicine.
a.
Alt. of Dramatical
n. pl.
Dramatic performances; especially, those produced by amateurs.
n.
The author of a dramatic composition; a writer of plays.
a.
Aromatic.
n.
A dramatic actor.
n.
A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
n.
The art of dramatic composition and representation.
adv.
In a dramatic manner; theatrically; vividly.
a.
Acting rapidly and violently; efficacious; powerful; -- opposed to bland; as, drastic purgatives.
a.
Produced by wounds; as, traumatic tetanus.
n.
The Aramaic language.