Melodrama
Melodrama, originally a term used to refer to a passage in opera spoken over an orchestral accompaniment but more usually used to describe the sentimental drama of the 19th century in which characters were either good or bad. Melodramas were often based on romantic novels or bloodthirsty crimes. Thrills and narrow escapes played an important part in the plot.
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