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1) "Theatrical" -- As to theatrical curtains 1theatrical
Pronunciation: thE-'a-tri-k&l
Variant(s): also theatric /-trik/
Function: adjective
1 : of or relating to the theater or the presentation of plays <a theatrical costume>
2 : marked by pretense or artificiality of emotion
3 a : HISTRIONIC <a theatrical gesture> b : marked by extravagant display or exhibitionism
synonym see DRAMATIC
- theatricalism /-k&-"li-z&m/ noun
- theatricality /-"a-tr&-'ka-l&-tE/ noun
- theatrically /-'a-tri-k(&-)lE/ adverb Pronunciation Symbols
Serge Sudeikin's poster for the Bat Theatre (1922). Theatre (or theater, see spelling differences) (from French "théâtre", from Greek "theatron", θέατρον, meaning "place of seeing") is the branch of the performing arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience using combinations of speech, gesture, mime, puppets, music, dance, sound and spectacle — indeed any one or more elements of the other performing arts. Theatre has been defined as what "occurs when one or more human beings, isolated in time and/or space, present themselves to another or others."[1] In addition to the standard narrative dialogue style, theatre takes other forms, such as opera, ballet, mime, kabuki, puppetry, classical Indian dance, Chinese opera, mummers' plays, Performance Improvisation and pantomime. - 1 Overview of theatre
- 2 Genres of theatre
- 3 Theatre venues and styles
- 4 Notable theatre festivals
- 5 Theatre conventions
- 6 Awards in theatre
- 7 Notes
- 8 See also
- 9 Further reading
| New York State Theater, Lincoln Center "Drama" (literally translated, Action, from a verbal root meaning "I do") is that branch of theatre in which speech, either from written text (plays), or improvised is paramount. The first theatre, the Theatre of ancient Greece, created the definition of a theatre: an audience in a half-circle watching an elevated stage where actors use props staging plays. "Musical theatre" is a form of theatre combining music, songs, dance routines, and spoken dialogue. However, theatre is more than just what one sees on stage. Theatre involves an entire world behind the scenes that creates the costumes, sets and lighting to make the overall effect interesting. There is a long tradition of polit..."
2) "Curtains" -- As to theatrical curtains 1curtain
Pronunciation: 'k&r-t&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English curtine, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin cortina (translation of Greek aulaia, from aulE court), from Latin cohort-, cohors enclosure, court -- more at COURT
1 : a hanging screen usually capable of being drawn back or up; especially : window drapery
2 : a device or agency that conceals or acts as a barrier -- compare IRON CURTAIN
3 a : the part of a bastioned front that connects two neighboring bastions b (1) : a similar stretch of plain wall (2) : a nonbearing exterior wall
4 a : the movable screen separating the stage from the auditorium of a theater b : the ascent or opening (as at the beginning of a play) of a stage curtain; also : its descent or closing (as at the end of an act) c : the final situation, line, or scene of an act or play d : the time at which a theatrical performance begins e plural : END; especially : DEATH <it will be curtains for us if we're caught>
- curtainless /-l&s/ adjective Pronunciation Symbols
Curtain Noren (Japanese curtain) at an onsen A curtain (also known as a drape or drapery) is a piece of cloth intended to block or obscure light. Curtains are often hung on the inside of a building's window to block the travel of light, for instance at night to aid sleeping, or to stop light from escaping outside the building (stopping people outside from being able to see inside, often for privacy reasons). In this application they are also known as "draperies." Curtains come in a variety of shapes, materials, sizes, colours and patterns, and they often have their own sections within department stores, while some shops are completely dedicated to selling curtains. An adaptation of the curtain may be a blind or, in warmer countries, such as Spain, wooden shutters that are fixed to the outside of the building to provide privacy and still keep the building cool inside. Curtains are a form of Window Treatment, and completes the overall appearance of the house. Window treatment helps control the ambiance and flow of natural light into the room. The effect of drapery or curtains, is best seen in day light, and with proper indoor light positioning, it can looking dazzling even at night. Curtains also provide visual separation in other situations, such as on a performance art stage where the actors make final preparations for the show behind the curtain while the audience waits in front of the curtain. If used for a particular performance, the curtain typically opens when the show begins and closes for substantial pauses in the performance.
With the increase in single family homes during the last century, the curtain and drapery industries have witnessed simultaneous growth in the demand for their products. Commercial interests also grew during that time as many companies tried to supply institutions, hotels, etc. During the second half of the 20th century, many companies profited while others went bankrupt. Offering good customer service and adapting to change, such as purchasing raw materials from overseas, has kept companies afloat, even during rougher t..."
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