stage effect
- noun
- /steɪdʒ ɪˈfɛkt/
- Specialized
:
efecto escénico
- To create a magical atmosphere, the director used various stage effects like fog and colorful lights.
Examples
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The play featured stunning stage effects that captivated the audience and added to the drama.
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They even have it down to lighting and stage effects.
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During the performance, the intricate stage effects made the scene feel more alive and engaging.
Synonyms
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An image or sound used in film to show something that cannot be done in real life
How Dramatic
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4.2
- Specialized
7
7.8
- Specialized
67
3.7
- Specialized
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3.1
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an artificial sound, visual, or lighting effect used in a theatrical performance' is directly derivable from combining 'stage' (the performance area) with 'effect' (an intended impression or result). This place+effect compositional pattern is literal and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Stage effect comes from live theatre: people behind the scenes use smoke, bright lights, and loud sounds on the stage to create a strong effect that makes a scene feel more dramatic. So the phrase means a planned sound, light, or visual used in a show to change how the audience feels.