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Definition of Masque
1. Noun. A party of guests wearing costumes and masks.
Exact synonyms: Mask, Masquerade, Masquerade Party
Specialized synonyms: Fancy-dress Ball, Masked Ball, Masquerade Ball
Generic synonyms: Party
Derivative terms: Mask, Masquerade
Specialized synonyms: Fancy-dress Ball, Masked Ball, Masquerade Ball
Generic synonyms: Party
Derivative terms: Mask, Masquerade
Definition of Masque
1. n. A mask; a masquerade.
Definition of Masque
1. Noun. (archaic) ''(in 16th-17th Century England & Europe)'' A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song. ¹
2. Noun. (archaic) Words and music written for a masque. ¹
3. Noun. (archaic) A shortening of the word masquerade. ¹
4. Noun. (archaic form of mask) ¹
5. Verb. (archaic form of mask) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Masque
1. a dramatic entertainment formerly popular in England [n -S]