PROSCENIUM

proscenium, proscenium wall

(noun) the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater

proscenium, apron, forestage

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

proscenium (plural prosceniums or proscenia)

(in a modern theater) The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.

(in an ancient theater) The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.

(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.

A proscenium arch.

Coordinate terms

• auditorium

• episcenium

• logium

• orchestra

• parascenium

• parodus

• thymele

Source: Wiktionary

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Pro*sce"ni*um, n.; pl. Proscenia. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. Scene.]

1. (Anc. Theater)

Definition: The part where the actors performed; the stage.

2. (Modern Theater)

Definition: The part of the stage in front of the curtain; sometimes, the curtain and its framework. proscenium arch, the framework around the front of the stage.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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