melodrama.
(Of the Gr. µ?, singing with accompaniment of music, and d?)(µa, drama).
1. m. theatrical, cinematographic or literary work that exaggerate the sentimental and pathetic aspects.
2. m. Opera (? play whose text is sung with accompaniment of Orchestra).
4. m. Drama which represented accompanied by instrumental music in many of its passages.
Colloq. Narration or event which abound in lacrimosas emotions.
