Definition of dram

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Dram (n.) A weight; in Apothecaries' weight, one eighth part of an ounce, or sixty grains; in Avoirdupois weight, one sixteenth part of an ounce, or 27.34375 grains..

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Scena :: Scena (n.) An accompanied dramatic recitative, interspersed with passages of melody, or followed by a full aria..
Playgoer :: Playgoer (n.) One who frequents playhouses, or attends dramatic performances..
Protagonist :: Protagonist (n.) One who takes the leading part in a drama; hence, one who takes lead in some great scene, enterprise, conflict, or the like..
Extravaganza :: Extravaganza (n.) A composition, as in music, or in the drama, designed to produce effect by its wild irregularity; esp., a musical caricature..
Melodramatic :: Melodramatic (a.) Of or pertaining to melodrama; like or suitable to a melodrama; unnatural in situation or action.
Cantata :: Cantata (n.) A poem set to music; a musical composition comprising choruses, solos, interludes, etc., arranged in a somewhat dramatic manner; originally, a composition for a single noise, consisting of both recitative and melody..
Hydramide :: Hydramide (n.) One of a group of crystalline bodies produced by the action of ammonia on certain aldehydes.
Wet :: Wet (a.) A dram; a drink.
Interlude :: Interlude (n.) A form of English drama or play, usually short, merry, and farcical, which succeeded the Moralities or Moral Plays in the transition to the romantic or Elizabethan drama..
Drama :: Drama (n.) A series of real events invested with a dramatic unity and interest.
Dramseller :: Dramseller (n.) One who sells distilled liquors by the dram or glass.
Monologue :: Monologue (n.) A dramatic composition for a single performer.
Opera :: Opera (n.) A drama, either tragic or comic, of which music forms an essential part; a drama wholly or mostly sung, consisting of recitative, arials, choruses, duets, trios, etc., with orchestral accompaniment, preludes, and interludes, together with appropriate costumes, scenery, and action; a lyric drama..
Mime :: Mime (n.) A kind of drama in which real persons and events were generally represented in a ridiculous manner.
Imbroglio :: Imbroglio (n.) An intricate, complicated plot, as of a drama or work of fiction..
Criticism :: Criticism (n.) The rules and principles which regulate the practice of the critic; the art of judging with knowledge and propriety of the beauties and faults of a literary performance, or of a production in the fine arts; as, dramatic criticism..
Dramatist :: Dramatist (n.) The author of a dramatic composition; a writer of plays.
Situation :: Situation (n.) Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene..
Dramatized :: Dramatized (imp. & p. p.) of Dramatiz.
Fluidrachm :: Fluidrachm (n.) See Fluid dram, under Fluid..
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