Definition: Melodramatization is a term used in literature and performance, which refers to the act of making something more dramatic or exaggerated. It involves using humor, irony, or exaggeration to make a scene more engaging or memorable. In music, melodramatization can involve adding orchestration, repetition, or other musical techniques that create an effect of overblownness or excess. It may also involve adding a sense of drama through the use of dramatic lighting, sound effects, and movement.