n. The stage area between the curtain and the orchestra.
n. The stage area immediately in front of the scene building.
n. The row of columns at the front the scene building, at first directly behind the circular orchestra but later upon a stage.
n. A proscenium arch.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The part where the actors performed; the stage.
n. The part of the stage in front of the curtain; sometimes, the curtain and its framework.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. In the ancient theater, the stage before the scene or back wall.
n. In the modern theater, that part of the house which lies between the curtain or drop-scene and the orchestra: often used also to mean the curtain and the arch or framework which holds it.
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n. the part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain)
n. the wall that separates the stage from the auditorium in a modern theater
Word Usage
"A proscenium is a piece of custom home theater furniture designed to hold a projection screen, built in speakers and controls, and custom cabinetry that will store DVDs, movies, music, and other home theater items."