Drama

Drama

The art or practice of writing or producing dramatic works via any artistic medium.

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counterpoint

Drama; Opera

A style of music in which more than one melody can be heard at one time.

countertenor

Drama; Opera

A high male voice that often sings within the contralto and mezzo soprano range. Popular in the baroque period, the countertenor portrayed young, virile men or innocent, blushing ...

counter-tenor

Drama; Opera

An adult male who sings in the alto, mezzo or soprano range, often through the use of falsetto.

cue

Drama; Opera

The signal to a singer or orchestra member to start.

curtain call

Drama; Opera

Bows at the end of a performance.

deus ex machina

Drama; Opera

A stage or literary device that represents a last minute salvation of a dicey situation by a god/goddess who’s been watching the plot unfold from afar. In the baroque period, ...