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drop scene

NOUN
drop curtain
Synonyms
WEAK
act curtain act drop back cloth backdrop cloth drop scrim tab tableau curtain

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The drop scene was used in the city’s only theater in the early 1800s to entertain audiences between shows in the early days of stage performances in New England.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2019

The drop scene was used in the city’s only theater in the early 1800s to entertain audiences between shows.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2019

We had a drop scene representing the Lower Lake of Killarney.

From The Life Story of an Old Rebel by Denvir, John

Seen from the road there was nothing striking in its appearance, but seen from the other side it was delightful, recalling the drop scene of a theater.

From An Adventure with a Genius by Ireland, Alleyne

It would be about midnight when I heard a rustling at the drop scene.

From Adventures and Recollections by Bill o'th' Hoylus End