Byplay (Noun)
Meaning
Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect; "his business with the cane was hilarious".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The actor's byplay with the prop added a comedic touch to the scene.
- Her byplay with the villain added depth to the story and foreshadowed the plot twist.
- The actor's byplay during the monologue added a sense of unease to the scene.
- The actress's byplay with her co-star created a believable romance on screen.
- The actor's byplay with the set added a sense of realism to the historical drama.