noun
proscenium
Proscenium (noun) means the stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
noun
1
The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
2
The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.
3
The row of columns at the front of the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage.
4
A proscenium arch.
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Etymology
From Latin proscaenium (“in front of the scenery”), from Ancient Greek προσκήνιον (proskḗnion), from πρό (pró, “before”) + σκηνή (skēnḗ, “scene building”).
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What is the meaning of proscenium?
"proscenium" (noun) means the stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
What are the different meanings of proscenium?
"proscenium" has 3 main meanings: 1. The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra; 2. The stage area immediately in front of the scene building; 3. The row of columns at the front of the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage.