"dramatic beat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dramatic beats [plural]
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  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

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