melodrama
The origin and history of melodrama.
Etymology
From French mélodrame, ultimately from Greek melos ("song") plus drama — originally a stage drama with musical accompaniment at emotional moments.
The origin and history of melodrama.
From French mélodrame, ultimately from Greek melos ("song") plus drama — originally a stage drama with musical accompaniment at emotional moments.
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