Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
The truthful and believable representation of reality within a theatrical form.
A genre of opera based in reality, as composed principally by Puccini, Mascagni, and Leoncavallo.
An introduction to a song.
A gentle vibration created by slight variations of pitch in a singing voice. This adds warmth, richness and expressiveness to its tone.
Relating to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) or a person who lived in the Victorian era.
A sprung steel cage to create an ample, bell-shaped skirt.
The clown in a Sanskrit drama.
A brief scene or episode.
One of the principal deities of Hinduism.
The director’s interpretation of a script and how it should be presented on stage.
The style and emotional impact presented through singing that develop the character and subtext of the piece.