Definition of PROSCENIUM

proscenium

Plural: proscenia, prosceniums

Noun

  • the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
  • the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater
  • The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
  • The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.
  • The row of columns at the front the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage.
  • A proscenium arch.

Origin / Etymology

From Latin proscaenium (“in front of the scenery”), from Ancient Greek προσκήνιον (proskḗnion), from πρό (pró, “before”) + σκηνή (skēnḗ, “scene building”).

Synonyms

apron, forestage, proscenium wall

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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