THEATRICAL ROLE Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase theatrical role. (close relations)
Definition of THEATRICAL ROLE
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character | nounn | |||||||
noun • an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story) • a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something • the inherent complex of attributes that determines a persons moral and ethical actions and reactions • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities) • good repute • a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability • a written symbol that is used to represent speech • (genetics) an attribute (structural or functional) that is determined by a gene or group of genes verb • engrave or inscribe characters on | ||||||||
part | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • something determined in relation to something that includes it • something less than the whole of a human artifact • a portion of a natural object • that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation • the extended spatial location of something • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group • one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions • the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music • the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result • an item that is an instance of some type adverb • to some extent; in some degree; not wholly verb • go one's own way; move apart • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • depart for someplace • move or break apart • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||||
persona | nounn | |||||||
noun • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • (Jungian psychology) a personal facade that one presents to the world | ||||||||
role | nounn | |||||||
noun • the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group • an actor's portrayal of someone in a play • what something is used for • normal or customary activity of a person in a particular social setting | ||||||||
act | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body • something that people do or cause to happen • a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet • a short performance that is part of a longer program • a manifestation of insincerity verb • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) • behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself • play a role or part • discharge one's duties • pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind • be suitable for theatrical performance • have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected • be engaged in an activity, often for no particular purpose other than pleasure • behave unnaturally or affectedly • perform on a stage or theater | ||||||||
embodiment | nounn | |||||||
noun • a new personification of a familiar idea • a concrete representation of an otherwise nebulous concept • giving concrete form to an abstract concept | ||||||||
enactment | nounn | |||||||
noun • the passing of a law by a legislative body • a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body • acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture | ||||||||
impersonation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect • pretending to be another person • imitating the mannerisms of another person | ||||||||
interpretation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something • the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance • an explanation that results from interpreting something • an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious | ||||||||
performance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a dramatic or musical entertainment • the act of presenting a play or a piece of music or other entertainment • the act of performing; of doing something successfully; using knowledge as distinguished from merely possessing it • any recognized accomplishment • process or manner of functioning or operating | ||||||||
portrayal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word picture of a person's appearance and character • acting the part of a character on stage; dramatically representing the character by speech and action and gesture • a representation by picture or portraiture • any likeness of a person, in any medium • representation by drawing or painting etc | ||||||||
presentation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward) • a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view • the act of making something publicly available; presenting news or other information by broadcasting or printing it • the act of presenting a proposal • a visual representation of something • formally making a person known to another or to the public • (obstetrics) position of the fetus in the uterus relative to the birth canal | ||||||||
representation | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image • a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something • the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf • the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent • a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency • a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract • a performance of a play • a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting • the right of being represented by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body • an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent |