monodrama
- noun
- /ˈmɒnəˌdrɑːmə/
- Specialized
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monodrama
- But I think Royce and I agreed that the form of the opera was really a monodrama.
- monodrama form
Examples
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For an examination of the monodrama form, see Tornqvist, "Monodrama: Term and Reality," and Paul.
Academic text (1996) -
But the monodrama form is not unproblematic.
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For an examination of the monodrama form, see Tornqvist, "Monodrama: Term and Reality," and Paul.
Academic text (1996) -
The fact that the little theater group consisted of both Swedish- and Danish-speaking actors may, in fact, have contributed to Strindberg's choice of the monodrama form.
Academic text (1996) -
Monodramas, Nonfiction Writings, and Verse Dramas: A Unified Aesthetic
Academic text (2017) -
The monodrama A Score to Settle opens in a darkened room (Seully Hall, unfortunately, did not provide the intimate nightclub atmosphere this piece needs).
Blog text (30) -
It inspired Eugene O'Neill to an early monodrama, Before Breakfast; Ingmar Bergman to one of his most important films, Persona.
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Despite the ideological and aesthetic continuity of Webster's diverse art pieces, her monodramas have outshined her full-length verse dramas, perhaps because they resemble poetry more closely.
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The actor captivated the audience in his powerful monodrama, seamlessly switching between different characters.
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During the festival, she performed a moving monodrama that showcased her incredible range as a solo artist.
Antonyms
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A group of musicians, singers, dancers, or actors who perform together, often supporting the main performers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Monodrama is made from mono- meaning 'one' and drama meaning 'play' or 'action', so it gives a strong image of a single person on stage. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a long monologue or a 'one-person play' where one actor performs alone.