Natya, an ancient Indian performing art which involves dance, drama, and music, has a wide range of synonyms. It's also known as Nritya, which means dance in Sanskrit. Abhinaya, which translates to expressions, is another synonym that refers to the art of acting and conveying emotions through gestures and facial expressions. Natyam, meaning theater, is another word that's commonly used to refer to this art form. Natyashastra, which literally means the science of theatre, is a term that describes the technical aspects of this art form. Other synonyms include Rangmanch, Lokadharmi, and Nātidharmi, all of which refer to different aspects of Natya.