About The Word Proscenium

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Proscenium

Proscenium Meaning & Definition
Proscenium Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Proscenium?

[n] the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater
[n] the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Proscenium: apron | forestage | proscenium wall

Related Terms | Find terms related to Proscenium:

See Also | footlight | footlights | prompt box | prompter's box | proscenium arch | stage | theater stage | theatre stage | wall

Proscenium In Webster's Dictionary

\Pro*sce"ni*um\, n.; pl. {Proscenia}. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? before + ? a tent, a wooden stage, the stage. See {Scene}.] 1. (Anc. Theater) The part where the actors performed; the stage. 2. (Modern Theater) The part of the stage in front of the curtain; sometimes, the curtain and its framework.

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