radio drama
/ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.51 in modern English
14
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
4
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A dramatized, purely acoustic performance, broadcast on radio or published on audio media, such as tape or CD.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "STREAMING AUDIO & VIDEO: Including our live "Seeing Ear Theatre" radio drama staring Walter Koenig, classic SF & horror movies, Orson Welles' WAR OF THE WORLDS broadcast, episodes of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000, Alien Voices, readings by Greg Bear, Sam Delany, Bruce Sterling & K.W. Jeter, cartoons, classic trailers & more!"
- "Before the advent of television, radio drama had a huge popular audience and dominated much of the broadcast schedule."
- "Radio dramas in America are online."
- "Whether you want to create a simple one-person podcast or a multi segment radio drama, you'll find all the user-friendly tips, tools and tricks you need to get the perfect sound and reach your audience."
- "In a radio drama version, she and Rhys this week reprise their roles for LA Theatre Works."
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈɹeɪdiˌoʊ dɹɑmə/
- British English: /ˈɹeɪdiˌəʊ dɹɑːmə/