dramatico-musical

American  

[druh-ma-tuh-koh-myoo-zi-kuhl] / drəˌmæ tə koʊˈmju zɪ kəl /

adjective

1. of relating to a theatrical work whose story elements, especially the plot, are primarily driven by music.

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Example Sentences

But the phrase "dramatico-musical compositions," as used in the American code, bristles with perplexities, not altogether solved by the definitions of the Copyright Office Rules, above cited.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers

Representation of translations Authors of dramatic or dramatico-musical works, or their lawful representatives, are, during the existence of their exclusive right of translation, equally protected against the unauthorized public representation of translations of their works.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers

Article IX Representation of dramatic or dramatico-musical works The stipulations of Article II apply to the public representation of dramatic or dramatico-musical works whether such works be published or not.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers

What is a dramatico-musical composition As to what is a musical composition, the term defines itself.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers

"Consequently, the representation of a dramatic or dramatico-musical work, the performance of a musical work ... do not constitute publication."

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers