Masque vs Drama - What's the difference?
masque | drama |
(archaic) (in 16th-17th Century England & Europe) A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.
(archaic) Words and music written for a masque.
(archaic) A masquerade.
A facial mask.
A composition, normally in prose, telling a story and intended to be represented by actors impersonating the characters and speaking the dialogue
Such a work for television, radio or the cinema (usually one that is not a comedy)
Theatrical plays in general
A situation in real life that has the characteristics of such a theatrical play
(slang) Rumor, lying or exaggerated reaction to life events; melodrama; an angry dispute or scene; intrigue or spiteful interpersonal maneuvering.
As an adjective masque
is masked.As a verb masque
is .As a noun drama is
drama.masque
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(wikipedia masque)Alternative forms
* maskNoun
(en noun)- mud masque'''; clay '''masque