Proscenium
noun, plural proscenia
[proh-see-nee-uh, pruh-] /proʊˈsi ni ə, prə-/ (Show IPA). Theater.
1.
Also called proscenium arch. the arch that separates a stage from the auditorium.
Abbreviation: pros.
2.
(formerly) the apron or, especially in ancient theater, the stage itself.
noun (pl) -nia (-nɪə), -niums
1.
the arch or opening separating the stage from the auditorium together with the area immediately in front of the arch
2.
(in ancient theatres) the stage itself
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