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🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

drama lírico

Pronunciation / Transliteration: /ˈdɾa.ma ˈli.ɾi.ko/

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Lyric drama/ˈlɪr.ɪk ˈdrɑː.mə/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #45000 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"El teatro estrenó un nuevo drama lírico esta temporada."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A theatrical work, such as an opera or musical play, characterized by a blending of poetic and musical elements where emotional and lyrical expression predominates.

    "The composer's final masterpiece is considered a quintessential lyric drama that merges haunting melodies with profound psychological depth."
  2. 2

    A dramatic composition written in verse that is intended to be sung or recited with musical accompaniment.

    "The festival opened with a breathtaking performance of a 19th-century lyric drama based on classical mythology."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a compound originating in the 19th century, combining 'lyric' (derived from the Greek 'lyrikos', pertaining to a lyre or song) and 'drama' (from the Greek 'dran', to do or act). It emerged during the Romantic era to describe musical theatrical works, particularly operas, where poetic expression and musical lyricism take precedence over conventional dramatic action.

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