melodramaticism

Related to melodramaticism: dramatised

melodramaticism

an emphasis in narrative or dramatic literary works on the sensational in situation or action. — melodramatist, n. — melodramatic, adj.
See also: Literature
the writing of romantic, sensational stage plays interspersed with songs and orchestral music. — melodramatist, n. — melodramatic, adj.
See also: Music
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