Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
curtain-up
noun
/ˈkɜːrtən ʌp/
Definition
The signal for a performance to begin, marked by the raising of the curtain.
Examples
- The crowd erupted in applause at the curtain-up of the new play.
- After the curtain-up, the actors delivered their best performances.
Meaning
The moment when a play or show officially starts, often indicated by lifting the curtain on stage.
Synonyms
- performance start
- show commencement
