Legal Definitions - dramatic composition

Definition: A dramatic composition is a literary work that tells a story, incident, or scene that is meant to be performed by actors, often with music. It is a type of drama.

Example 1: William Shakespeare's play "Romeo and Juliet" is a dramatic composition. It tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families and their tragic end. The play is meant to be performed on stage by actors.

Example 2: Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical "Hamilton" is also a dramatic composition. It tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of America's founding fathers, through rap and hip-hop music. The musical is performed by actors on stage with a live orchestra.

Both examples illustrate how a dramatic composition is a literary work that is meant to be performed by actors. They also show how music can be incorporated into a dramatic composition to enhance the storytelling.