"dramatic beat" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: dramatic beats [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} dramatic beat (plural dramatic beats)
  1. (theater, film) The smallest division of action in a play, film or other work of drama; The moment at which increasing dramatic tension produces a noticeable change in the consciousness of one or more characters. Categories (topical): Film, Theater Related terms: dramatic unit
    Sense id: en-dramatic_beat-en-noun-YXPGcxOq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: broadcasting, entertainment, film, lifestyle, media, television, theater

Inflected forms

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