masque

Example Sentences

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The actual transformation occurs in Jonson’s subsequent masque.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 4, 2025

The masque, performed by gentle spirits, enchants the betrothed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025

The spirit trumpet is one of a number of arcane and intriguing objects in Linder’s exhibition, which is titled The House of Fame, in tribute to a Ben Jonson masque and Chaucer’s dream poem.

From The Guardian • Mar. 22, 2018

No production, including this one, manages completely to resolve the stylistic tensions built into “Candide,” which hovers between opera and musical theater, and strives to be satirical masque and cautionary tale.

From New York Times • Jan. 9, 2017

Ash wondered suddenly if Ana and Clara were dancing with the hunters at the royal masque.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo