narration
This term describes the structural delivery of a story, focusing on the method and voice used to convey events. It carries a formal tone and is most frequently employed in literary analysis or media production to distinguish the act of storytelling from the plot itself.
In a technical sense, it refers to the auditory layer of a production, such as a voice-over. This usage emphasizes the sonic quality and the role of the narrator as a guide for the audience, separate from the dialogue spoken by characters on screen.
Meanings
The act or process of telling a story or describing a sequence of events.
The author's narration of the events was vivid and engaging.
The spoken commentary provided during a film, television program, or presentation to explain the action.
The documentary relies on a calm narration to guide the viewer through the history of the city.