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nonnarrative

  • a word derived from narrative.
    narrative
    noun
    a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.

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Miriam Miller, a City Ballet soloist, said “Copland Dance Episodes” is “a nonnarrative ballet, but there are emotions and narrative within it.”

From New York Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

The existence of nonnarrative film forms in addition to narrative films has been established.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 21, 2016

The tradition of nonnarrative theater has existed in many parts of the world throughout its history for a reason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2015

Akomfrah's film checks off many artistic boxes, from the nonnarrative formalism of the cinematic avant-garde to the political engagement of postcolonial critique.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 2, 2012

Instead the company has emphasized new nonnarrative plays, obscure classics infused with directorial pyrotechnics, political tracts and works at the borderline between theater and opera.

From Time Magazine Archive