Theater Curtain (Noun)
Meaning
A hanging cloth that conceals the stage from the view of the audience; rises or parts at the beginning and descends or closes between acts and at the end of a performance.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The velvet theater curtain slowly rose to reveal the set of the play, signaling the start of the performance.
- As the lights dimmed, the theater curtain fell, separating the audience from the emptying stage.
- The intricate design on the theater curtain added a touch of elegance to the old opera house.
- Before the show, the stagehands carefully inspected the theater curtain to ensure it was functioning properly.
- The dramatic drop of the theater curtain marked the end of the final act, leaving the audience to applaud the performers.