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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

pro·sce·ni·um / prəˈsēnēəm; prō-/ • n. (pl. -ni·ums or -ni·a / -nēə/ ) the part of a theater stage in front of the curtain. ∎ short for proscenium arch. ∎ the stage of an ancient theater.

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proscenium

The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

proscenium in the ancient theatre, space between background and orchestra XVII; in the mod. theatre, space between curtain and orchestra XIX. — L. proscēnium — Gr. proskḗnion, f. PRO-2 + skēnḗ SCENE.

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T. F. HOAD. "proscenium." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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proscenium

A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture | 2000 | | Copyright

proscenium.
1. Stage, or part of an Antique theatre whereon actors performed in front of the scena.

2. In later theatres, the portion of the stage between the curtain and the orchestra.

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JAMES STEVENS CURL. "proscenium." A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. 2000. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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proscenium

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

proscenium In the theatre, the front part of the stage, especially the arch, first used in 17th-century Italian theatre to create a picture-frame effect.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

proscenium the part of a theatre stage in front of the curtain; the stage of an ancient theatre.

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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "proscenium." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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proscenium

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

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