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Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre.  \nContents  \nDrama and theatrical terms .......................................................................................... 4  \nGeneral terms 4  \nSpecialist technical terms for lighting and sound 16  \n[www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse](www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse) 3  \nCambridge IGCSE Drama 0411 Glossary of dramatic and theatrical terms.  \nDrama and theatrical terms  \nThis glossary is not exhaustive and is intended as a guide to support both practical and theoretical study of Drama for IGCSE. The glossary is in two sections:  \n• General terms: terms that are representative of those used in mainstream theatre practice  \n• Specialist technical terms: terms that are used by specialists in lighting and sound.  \nGeneral terms  \n\n| General terms | What it means |\n| --- | --- |\n| Acting style | A particular way of acting that refers to different methods and techniques that an actor uses when approaching a role. Styles may include classical, naturalistic, melodramatic, comedic and stylised. |\n| Acting techniques | A general term referring to the range of skills an actor needs to bring a character to life and deliver a performance. Acting techniques include vocal skills (e.g. articulation, projection, pitch, pause, pace and tone) and physical skills/physicality (e.g. facial expression, gesture, gait, mime, spatial awareness) . Please note that the examples are not exhaustive. |\n| Action | The development of the plot in a play. It includes physical movement, spoken dialogue, non-verbal communication and character interaction. |\n| Actor | Someone who acts a role in a play, using vocal and physical skills to portray a character. May perform on stage, in film or on television. |\n| Analysis | The process of examining how the elements of practical drama relate to each other in performance. |\n| Antagonist | The opponent or adversary of the hero or main character of a drama; one who opposes and actively competes with another character in a play, most often with the protagonist. |\n| Apron | Any part of the stage that extends past the proscenium arch and into the audience or seating area. (See also thrust.) |\n| Arena stage | Type of stage without a frame or arch separating the stage from the auditorium, in which the audience surrounds the stage area. (See also theatre-in-the-round.) |\n| Articulation | Clarity or distinctness of speech. |\n| Aside | Lines spoken by an actor to the audience that are not supposed to be overheard by other characters on stage. Allows the audience to have insight into the action. |\n| Atmosphere | Overall mood or emotional feeling created, using production elements such as lighting, sound and music, and the interaction between characters. |\n\nBack to contents page [www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse](www.cambridgeinternational.org/igcse) 4  \nCambridge IGCSE Drama 0411 Glossary of dramatic and theatrical terms. General terms  \n\n| General terms | What it means |\n| --- | --- |\n| Audience | A group of people who watch a performance. The intention of all performance is to engage the audience by conveying a story using a range of dramatic techniques.","cbCaio6PWmOX68XV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio6PWmOX68XV","pdf",712564,18,"English","# Drama and theatrical terms\n## General terms\n## Specialist technical terms for lighting and sound","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Cambridge IGCSE Drama 0411 glossary?\",\"answer\":\"It serves as a guide to support both practical and theoretical IGCSE Drama study. It provides definitions for commonly used dramatic and theatrical terms.\"},{\"question\":\"How is the glossary structured?\",\"answer\":\"It is divided into two sections: general terms for mainstream theatre practice, and specialist technical terms used for lighting and sound.\"},{\"question\":\"Is the glossary complete or exhaustive?\",\"answer\":\"No. The glossary is not exhaustive and is intended as a study guide rather than a complete list of terms.\"}]","Cambridge IGCSE Drama 0411 - Glossary of dramatic and theatrical terms - Version 2 | PDF",45]