dramatic performance
drəˈmætɪk pərˈfɔrməns
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Definition of dramatic performance - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
theateract of performing a drama on stage
  • The dramatic performance captivated the audience.
stage play theatrical performance
2.
performanceexaggerated display of emotions
  • Her dramatic performance during the argument was over the top.
histrionics melodrama theatricality
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Expressions with dramatic

dramatic playn.
theatrical performance by actors on a stage
The dramatic play captivated the audience with its intense scenes.
dramatic effectn.
noticeable impact or impression
The lighting created a dramatic effect on the stage.
dramatic eventn.
episode that is turbulent or highly emotional
The breakup was a dramatic event for her.
make a dramatic exitv.
leave in a way that attracts attention or emotion
She decided to make a dramatic exit from the party.
dramatic artn.
acting in theatrical productions
He excelled in dramatic art during the play.
dramatic productionn.
the final presentation of a drama to an audience
The dramatic production was a huge success on opening night.

Expressions with performance

command performancen.
task done to satisfy someone in authority
Completing the report was a command performance for the boss.
give a wooden performancev.
perform in a stiff and unconvincing manner
The actor gave a wooden performance in the play.
concert performancen.
live music event by artists before an audience
The concert performance drew thousands of fans to the stadium..
good performancen.
successful execution of a task or activity
Her good performance in the exam earned her a scholarship.
musical performancen.
event where music is played or sung
The musical performance was held in the grand hall.
street performancen.
entertainment performed in public places for donations
The street performance attracted a large crowd.
job performancen.
how well work duties are done in a particular position
Her job performance improved significantly after the new training program.
performance ratingn.
score showing how well a worker did their job
Her annual performance rating qualified her for a promotion.
high-performanceadj.
made to give much better results than usual
This is a high-performance computer for gaming.
peak performancen.
the best level someone or something can achieve
The athlete reached peak performance during the final race.

Terms related to dramatic performance

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Terms with dramatic performance included in their meaning

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act outv.
performing
perform a role or part in a dramatic performance
musical draman.
entertainment
genre combining music and dramatic performance
drop the micv.
dramatic ending
end a performance or speech in a dramatic, impressive way
kabuki theatern.
theatrical show
dramatic performance more about show than substance
sizzlern.
entertainment
dramatic or exciting event or performance
blood-and-thundern.
drama
dramatic performance with thrilling elements
coup de théâtren.
in drama
dramatic and unexpected event in a play or performance
mic dropn.
performance ending
dramatic gesture showing confidence at the end of a performance

Examples of dramatic performance in a sentence

  • The dramatic performance was the highlight of the evening.
  • His dramatic performance at the meeting was unnecessary.
  • The actor's dramatic performance in the play was captivating.

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  1. French:représentation théâtrale, cinéma, ...
  2. German:Theateraufführung, übertriebenes Verhalten, ...
  3. Italian:performance drammatica, ...
  4. Spanish:actuación dramática, ...
  5. Portuguese:representação teatral, atuação dramática, ...
  6. Chinese:戏剧表演, ...
  7. Japanese:演劇の公演, 感情的な演技, ...
  8. Arabic:عرض مسرحي, أَدَاء دِرَامِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַצָּגָה דְּרָמָטִית, דְּרָמָה גְּדוֹלָה, ...
  10. Russian:драматическое представление, драматическое выступление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:драматична вистава, драматичний виступ, ...
  12. Hindi:नाट्य प्रदर्शन, भावनात्मक प्रदर्शन, ...
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