Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The variation of pitch, tone, pace, and volume to convey character emotions and intention in speech.
A low, creaky vibration in the voice sometimes used stylistically or as a vocal exercise in training.
The skills and methods used to produce healthy, expressive vocal sound in singing or speaking.
The sung elements of a performance, encompassing melody, harmony, tone, and interpretation.
A performer’s use of sound to convey meaning, emotion, and character through speech or singing.
A character’s objective or desire in a scene, guiding their actions and emotional choices.
Physical and vocal exercises performed before rehearsals or performances to prepare the body and voice for acting or singing.
A term in acting and stagecraft referring to physical or emotional grounding, or to counterweights in stage rigging systems.
A musical note held for four beats in common time, used in vocal and instrumental parts of theatrical scores.
A fundamental principle in improvisational theatre where performers accept offers and build upon them to advance the scene.