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proscenium

Syllabification: (pro·sce·ni·um)
Pronunciation: /prəˈsēnēəm, prō-/

Definition of proscenium

noun (plural prosceniums or proscenia /-nēə/)

  • the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain.
  • short for proscenium arch.
  • the stage of an ancient theater.

Origin:

early 17th century: via Latin from Greek proskēnion, from pro 'before' + skēnē 'stage'

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