1. (

• dramatics

) participation in theatrical productions as an extracurricular activity ;

2. (

• dramaturgy ,
• dramatic_art ,
• dramatics ,
• theater ,
• theatre

) the art of writing and producing plays ;

1. (

• dramatic

) suitable to or characteristic of drama; "a dramatic entrance in a swirling cape"; "a dramatic rescue at sea" ;

2. (

• dramatic ,
• spectacular ,
• striking

) sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect; "a dramatic sunset"; "a dramatic pause"; "a spectacular display of northern lights"; "it was a spectacular play"; "his striking good looks always created a sensation" ;

3. (

• dramatic

) pertaining to or characteristic of drama; "dramatic arts" ;

4. (

• dramatic ,

) used of a singer or singing voice that is marked by power and expressiveness and a histrionic or theatrical style; "a dramatic tenor"; "a dramatic soprano" ;