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We go to the opening arguments or the closing arguments of a case, and we'd see which actor got the big one. I had a seven-page one once which just about killed me, and I thought, 'Oh, I'm going to get fired, that's it, I can't do it.' It was like a one-act play, and I had a few weeks to learn it, luckily. But it's terrifying.
Kelli Williams

Meaning of "one-act play" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ONE-ACT PLAY

one-act play  [ˈwʌnˌækt pleɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ONE-ACT PLAY

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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One-Act play is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ONE-ACT PLAY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

One-act play

A one-act play is a play that has only one act, as distinct from plays that occur over several acts. One-act plays may consist of one or more scenes. In recent years, the 10-minute play known as "flash drama" has emerged as a popular sub-genre of the one-act play, especially in writing competitions. The origin of the one-act play may be traced to the very beginning of drama: in ancient Greece, Cyclops, a satyr play by Euripides, is an early example.

Definition of one-act play in the English dictionary

The definition of one-act play in the dictionary is a short play consisting of only one act.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ONE-ACT PLAY


airplay
ˈɛəˌpleɪ
cosplay
ˈkɒsˌpleɪ
display
dɪˈspleɪ
foreplay
ˈfɔːˌpleɪ
gameplay
ˈɡeɪmˌpleɪ
gunplay
ˈɡʌnˌpleɪ
horseplay
ˈhɔːsˌpleɪ
interplay
ˈɪntəˌpleɪ
outplay
aʊtˈpleɪ
overplay
ˌəʊvəˈpleɪ
play
pleɪ
play-by-play
ˈpleɪbaɪˈpleɪ
plug-and-play
ˌplʌɡənˈpleɪ
redisplay
ˌriːdɪˈspleɪ
replay
ˈriːˌpleɪ
role-play
ˈrəʊlpleɪ
screenplay
ˈskriːnˌpleɪ
stroke-play
ˈstrəʊkˌpleɪ
wordplay
ˈwɜːdˌpleɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ONE-ACT PLAY

one with another
one-acter
one-arm bandit
one-armed
one-armed bandit
one-day
one-dimensional
one-down
one-eyed
one-eyed trouser snake
one-handed
one-hit wonder
one-horse
one-horse race
one-horse town
one-hundred share index
one-legged
one-line
one-liner
one-man

WORDS THAT END LIKE ONE-ACT PLAY

call into play
child´s play
double play
fair play
foul play
LED display
long play
match play
nativity play
net play
Passion play
plug and play
power play
radio play
shadow play
squeeze play
stage play
state of play
stroke play
three-act play
triple play

Synonyms and antonyms of one-act play in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «one-act play» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ONE-ACT PLAY

Find out the translation of one-act play to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of one-act play from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «one-act play» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

独幕剧
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

obra de un acto
570 millions of speakers

English

one-act play
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एकांकी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مسرحية من فصل واحد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

одноактная пьеса
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peça de um ato
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

এক অভিনব খেলা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pièce en un acte
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bermain satu aksi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Einakter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

一幕物
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

단막극
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Muter siji-tumindak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

một hành động chơi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒரு-செயல் நாடகம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

एक-कृती नाटक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Tek oyunculuk
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

atto unico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

gra jeden akt
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

одноактна п´єса
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

play- un act
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μονόπρακτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

eenbedryf
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

enaktare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

enakter
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ONE-ACT PLAY»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about one-act play

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Kelli Williams
We go to the opening arguments or the closing arguments of a case, and we'd see which actor got the big one. I had a seven-page one once which just about killed me, and I thought, 'Oh, I'm going to get fired, that's it, I can't do it.' It was like a one-act play, and I had a few weeks to learn it, luckily. But it's terrifying.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ONE-ACT PLAY»

Discover the use of one-act play in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to one-act play and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Family Tree: A One-act Play
Playbook.
Emily Dendinger, 2004
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The Terezin Promise: A One-act Play
Playbook.
Celeste Rita Raspanti, 2004
3
Fortress: A One Act Play
Feeling betrayed, he retreats into a world of his own, cuts his mother and father off completely and builds up his own Fortress of Solitude, modeling his life after that of the most famous orphan ever, Superman.
Michael Scanlan, 2010
4
Mister Paradise and Other One-act Plays
Tennessee Williams had a distinct talent for writing short plays and, not surprisingly, this remarkable new collection of never-before-published one-acts includes some of his most poignant and hilarious characters: the indefatigable, witty ...
Tennessee Williams, Nicholas Rand Moschovakis, David Ernest Roessel, 2005
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Dorothy Meets Alice, Or, The Wizard of Wonderland: A One-act ...
Playbook.
‎2004
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Salome:
Wilde's script is a brilliant look at deep-rooted desires and the dangers of obsession. This edition of the play is a must for anyone building their own theatrical library.
Oscar Wilde, 1989
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The History of Tom Jones in One Act
And so he skillfully condensed the 2- hour script into a 35-minute one-act play. The novel, Tom Jones, won Henry Fielding literary honors in 1749. It won Luis Munoz and his students theatre honors in 1985 when it took a top prize in the Texas ...
Henry Fielding, Luis Muñoz, Dennis M. Maganza, 1987
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Plays in One Act *****
Beginning with Synge s Riders to the Sea, generally considered the best one-act play ever written, this volume contains some of the masterpieces of world literature in this shorter genre.
Elias, M. (ed.), 1985
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Introduction to modern one-act plays
In this collection, 'An Introduction to Modern One-Act Plays, ' Marshall Cassady, veteran writer and teacher, has assembled seventeen complete one-acters by these and other famous writers.
Marsh Cassady, 1991
10
The New Cambridge Bibliography of English Literature
[1933] (Year Book Press ser). Happy Death, Ltd: a one act play. [1935]. The insuperable obstacle: a comedy in one act. 1935. Skyscraper. In Eight new one act plays of 1935, ed J. Bourne 1935. Sunset at Baghdad: an Arabian interlude. [ 1935].
George Watson, Ian R. Willison, 1987

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ONE-ACT PLAY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term one-act play is used in the context of the following news items.
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Theater Calendar
CARLO Vergara's one-act play, “Kung Paano Ako Naging Leading Lady,” a hit musical earlier this year by new theater company Dalanghita ... «Inquirer.net, Jul 15»
2
Improv group to perform in Scranton
After the guest tells the story, Here We Are In Spain improvises a set of scenes to form a one-act play based on the monologue. Martin said the ... «Republican & Herald, Jul 15»
3
Stage listings
“The Devil And Billy Markham” Shel Silverstein's one-act play, which first appeared as a six-part epic poem, tells the story of Billy Markham, ... «The Spokesman Review, Jul 15»
4
Puttin' On A Hit
He most recently directed last fall's “The Rocky Horror Show” and a one-act play for the Yankton High School. The musical is based on ... «Yankton Daily Press, Jul 15»
5
Play examines race from many perspectives
“What's Going On Now” is being presented with “The Spoon River Anthology,” the durable one-act play based on Edgar Masters' 1916 ... «Cherry Hill Courier Post, Jul 15»
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Unadorned 'Northside Hollow' proves a true work of art
It's a gritty one-act play, running through Aug. 8. Written and directed by company members Jonathan Fielding and Brenda Withers, the script, ... «Barnstable Patriot, Jul 15»
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GFACT to present Aladdin, Jr. July 30, 31
This one-act play is a smaller-scale version of the classic Disney movie. It will feature students entering 5th-12th grade and will be directed by ... «Granite Falls Advocate Tribune, Jul 15»
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Act One, Scene One
#Last year, Black Rose took a one-act play, "The Date," to the Mississippi Theatre Association's playwriting contest and won eight awards, ... «Jackson Free Press, Jul 15»
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Harmans to play JAC's music series Friday
The group will perform as part of Jacoby's Summer Music Series at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. for a short one-act play performed by ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Entertainment briefs
A show with sketch comedy, improv, a one-act play, music and presentations from medical professionals about cancer will take place at 7:30 ... «Longview Daily News, Jul 15»

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