Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stage-backdrop

Noun

/steɪdʒ ˈbækdrɒp/

Definition

A large painted or printed scene placed at the back of a stage to enhance a theatrical performance.

Examples

The beautiful mountain scenery on the stage-backdrop made the play feel more authentic.
Before the performance, the crew worked hard to change the stage-backdrop for each act.
The colorful stage-backdrop captured the essence of the summer festival being portrayed in the musical.

Meaning

The stage-backdrop serves as a visual backdrop that sets the mood or context for the scenes being performed, helping to immerse the audience in the play or performance.