Definitions
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
Word origin
From French mélodrame, the second element refashioned by analogy with drama; ultimately from Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos, “limb”, “member”, “song”, “tune”, “melody”) + δρᾶμα (drâma, “deed”, “theatrical act”). Compare melodrame. Cognate to German Melodram and Spanish melodrama.
Used in a sentence
“The grave-digging scene in Beethoven's “Fidelio” has much melodrama.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Heightened theater”9 letters
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