Dramatisch
Example: Die dramatische Musik verstärkte die Spannung im Film deutlich.
Definition
"Dramatisch" describes something related to drama or characterized by intense, emotional, or striking effects. For example, "dramatische Musik" refers to music that significantly heightens tension or emotion in a scene, making the experience more powerful and vivid.
Etymology
The word "dramatisch" comes from the Greek word 'drama,' meaning 'action' or 'play.' It entered German through Latin and French, reflecting its connection to theatrical storytelling. Did you know? The root 'drama' originally meant something done or performed, which perfectly fits the intense and expressive nature of "dramatisch."
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"Dramatisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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