byplay

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A noun referring to incidental or secondary action, often performed by an actor for dramatic effect, or more generally, any side activity or conversation that occurs alongside the main action.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Nebenhandlung oder beiläufige Aktivität bezeichnet, oft eine von einem Schauspieler für dramatische Wirkung ausgeführte Nebengeste oder -aktion, oder allgemeiner jede begleitende Tätigkeit oder Unterhaltung, die parallel zum Hauptgeschehen abläuft.

1. Incidental dramatic action C1 formal

   Secondary or incidental action performed by an actor on stage, often for dramatic effect or to add depth to a scene.

   • The actor's subtle byplay with the prop added humor to the scene.
   • During the main dialogue, the byplay between the two characters hinted at their secret alliance.
   • The director encouraged natural byplay to make the performance feel more authentic.

   🇩🇪Nebenhandlung

   Synonyme: businessstage business

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