coulisse

Examples

• All

• A painted coulisse created the illusion of a distant forest along the stage edge.

• Backstage, the coulisses were arranged to ensure smooth scene changes throughout the play.

• The stagehands adjusted the coulisse before the show started.

• A beautiful coulisse can enhance the theater's visual appeal.

• The painted coulisse created the illusion of a distant forest along the stage edge.

• Backstage, the coulisses were arranged to ensure smooth scene changes throughout the play.

• The crew carefully positioned the coulisse to hide the performers waiting in the wings.

Synonyms

S

scenery

vscoulisse

• Specialized

15 3.0

Painted backgrounds and pieces on a stage that show where a play happens

is a specific narrow piece in the wings used for masking and depth

F

flat

vscoulisse

• Specialized

7 8.1

A painted wooden wall used as stage scenery

is placed in the wings to mask backstage and add depth

S

set piece

vscoulisse

1 6.8

A single item of stage scenery like a painted tree

is usually in the wings and used to hide backstage, not stand alone

M

masking piece

vscoulisse

• Jargon

9.5

A piece of stage scenery that hides parts of the stage from the audience

is used specifically in the wings and also creates depth illusions

Surface Forms

Etymology