Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
diegetic
adjective
/daɪˈdʒɛtɪk/
Definition
Related to the narrative or plot of a story, particularly in film and literature, where elements are part of the story world.
Examples
- The characters in the film listened to diegetic music coming from a radio in the scene.
- In the novel, the diegetic elements helped build a vivid world for the reader.
Meaning
Diegetic refers to sounds, music, or narrative elements that are acknowledged as existing within the story’s universe.
Synonyms
- In-narrative
- Story-based
- Diegetic sound
