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Definition of Proscenium

1. Noun. The part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain).

2. Noun. The wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater.

Definition of Proscenium

1. n. The part where the actors performed; the stage.

Definition of Proscenium

1. Noun. (context: in a modern theater) The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra. ¹

2. Noun. (context: in an ancient theater) The stage area immediately in front of the scene building. ¹

3. Noun. (context: in an ancient theater) The row of columns at the front the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage. ¹

4. Noun. A proscenium arch. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Proscenium

1. [n -NIA or -NIUMS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Proscenium

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Literary usage of Proscenium

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. A Dictionary of Architecture and Building, Biographical, Historical, and by Russell Sturgis (1901)
"proscenium ARCH. A. In a theatre or similar building, the aix-h above the opening in the proscenium wall, at the front of the stage. In the United States, ..."

2. Architectural Iron and Steel: And Its Application in the Construction of by William Harvey Birkmire (1892)
"Should there be . constructed an orchestra over the stage, above the proscenium opening, the said orchestra shall be placed on the auditorium side of the ..."

3. The Art of Playwriting: Being a Practical Treatise on the Elements of by Alfred Hennequin (1890)
"The proscenium. — The proscenium varies in size in different theatres, ... The proscenium in many metropolitan theatres has on each side one or more series ..."

4. The Art of Playwriting: Being a Practical Treatise on the Elements of by Alfred Hennequin (1890)
"The proscenium. — The proscenium varies in size in different theatres, ... The proscenium in many metropolitan theatres has on each side one or more series ..."

5. The Attic Theatre: A Description of the Stage and Theatre of the Athenians by Arthur Elam Haigh (1898)
"We find that one-third of the space behind the proscenium consisted of solid ... But they attached so little importance to the rooms behind the proscenium, ..."

6. Old Love Letters: A Comedy in One Act by Bronson Howard (1897)
"... design,and covered with the paper ; the proscenium having the appearance of puffed satm panels, m gold frames, with Shakespeare medallion in the centre. ..."

7. Architectural Iron and Steel, and Its Application in the Construction of by William Harvey Birkmire (1891)
"proscenium Wall Girder, etc.—Above the proscenium opening there shall be an iron girder covered with fire-proof materials to protect it from the heat. ..."

8. Building Code ...: 1914-1927 by Industrial Commission of Wisconsin (1914)
"There shall be not more than two openings (excluding the proscenium opening) ... Above the proscenium opening there shall be a fireproofed girder or other ..."

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