monodrama
a dramatic piece for only one performer.
Origin of monodrama
1Other words from monodrama
- mon·o·dra·mat·ic [mon-uh-druh-mat-ik], /ˌmɒn ə drəˈmæt ɪk/, adjective
- mon·o·dram·a·tist, noun
Words Nearby monodrama
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How to use monodrama in a sentence
It is a pity that he could not see his "monodrama" at the Lyceum in 1880.
Ellen Terry and Her Sisters | T. Edgar PembertonThe 'Prometheus' is done—but the monodrama is where it was—and the novel, not at all.
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 | Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett BarrettAs a tragic monodrama it is incomparable for sustained power and terrible beauty.
A new Kammersymphonie and a monodrama "Erwartung" remain unpublished.
Musical Portraits | Paul RosenfeldThe form of a monodrama was unfamiliar to the public and has difficulties of its own.
Victorian Worthies | George Henry Blore
British Dictionary definitions for monodrama
/ (ˈmɒnəʊˌdrɑːmə) /
a play or other dramatic piece for a single performer
Derived forms of monodrama
- monodramatic, adjective
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