thoại kịch
Definition
- Noun:
- Spoken drama / Dialogue-based drama: A form of theatrical performance where the story is conveyed primarily through spoken dialogue between characters, as opposed to musical, dance, or other non-verbal forms. It is synonymous with modern drama.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Thoại kịch" là loại hình sân khấu phổ biến ở Việt Nam. ("Thoại kịch" is a popular form of theater in Vietnam.)
- Vở thoại kịch này tập trung vào những cuộc đối thoại sắc sảo. (This spoken drama focuses on sharp dialogues.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in academic or formal contexts to distinguish dialogue-driven plays from other performance genres like musical theater () or classical opera (, ).
Variants and Related Words
- Kịch nói (n): A direct and more common synonym for "thoại kịch," meaning "spoken drama."
- Kịch nói hiện đại thường phản ánh các vấn đề xã hội. (Modern spoken drama often reflects social issues.)
Synonyms
- Spoken drama: A drama performed through spoken words.
- Stage play: A general term for a theatrical performance.
- Dialogue drama: Emphasizes the role of conversation in the play.
Related Concepts
- Bi kịch (n): Tragedy; a serious drama with a sorrowful conclusion.
- Hài kịch (n): Comedy; a humorous drama.
- Kịch câm (n): Mime; a performance using gestures without speech.