Stage Set (Noun)
Meaning
Representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production; "the sets were meticulously authentic".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew carefully disassembled the elaborate stage set and loaded it onto trucks to transport to the next performance location.
- A vital aspect of a stage play's overall aesthetic, the stage set helps to establish the mood and atmosphere of the production.
- The stage set for the musical was inspired by the historic architecture of the city in which the story is set.
- Rear projection was used to create the illusion of depth in the minimalist stage set designed by the award-winning production team.
- Throughout the play, subtle changes were made to the stage set to reflect the shifts in the characters' mental states and relationships.