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A technique of quick-fire dialogue used in Greek, Roman and Shakespearian theatre, often as a rhythmic device.

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stychomythia

Source Word

stychomythia

Noun

uncountable

A technique of quick-fire dialogue used in Greek, Roman and Shakespearian theatre, often as a rhythmic device.

Japanese Meaning

ギリシャ、ローマ、シェイクスピア劇などで見られる、短いセリフを交互に用い、リズミカルな効果を生み出す対話の技法 / 迅速な掛け合いによって緊張感やリズムを演出するために用いられる演劇技法

In the scene, the playwright used stychomythia to build tension through a rapid back-and-forth between the lovers.

その場面で、劇作家はテンポの速い掛け合いを用いて、恋人たちの間の素早い応答のやり取りで緊張感を高めた。

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A technique of quick-fire dialogue used in Greek, Roman and Shakespearian theatre, often as a rhythmic device.