e/Beat (filmmaking)

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has gloss	eng: A beat is a term used to describe the timing and movement of a film or play. In the context of a screenplay, it usually represents a pause in dialogue. In the context of the timing of a film, a beat refers to an event, decision, or discovery that alters the way the protagonist pursues his or her goal.
lexicalization	eng: beat
instance of	e/Cinematic techniques