revolving stage — Theat. a circular platform divided into segments enabling multiple theater sets to be put in place in advance and in turn rotated into view of the audience. [1910 15] * * * revolving stage, a stage with a circular platform that revolves to allow… … Useful english dictionary
revolving stage — Theat. a circular platform divided into segments enabling multiple theater sets to be put in place in advance and in turn rotated into view of the audience. [1910 15] * * * ▪ theatre theatrical device for scene changes, or shifts, by which… … Universalium
stage design — Aesthetic composition of a dramatic production as created by lighting, scenery, costumes, and sound. While elements such as painted screens and wheeled platforms were used in the Greek theatre of the 4th century BC, most innovations in stage… … Universalium
Revolving auditorium — A revolving auditorium is a mechanically controlled seating area within a theatre which can be rotated in order to manipulate the change of scenery and stage sets during the performance. Revolving auditoriums are favoured by open air theatres in… … Wikipedia
revolving — re|volv|ing [rıˈvɔlvıŋ US ˈva:l ] adj a revolving object is designed so that it turns with a circular movement ▪ The theatre has a revolving stage … Dictionary of contemporary English
revolving — adjective a revolving object is designed so that it turns with a circular movement: a revolving stage in the theatre … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
stage — n. platform on which plays are performed 1) a revolving; sinking; sliding stage 2) on (the) stage (she has appeared many times on stage; to go on stage) scene, setting 3) to set the stage for (the stage was set for a showdown) level, degree, step … Combinatory dictionary
stage machinery — Devices designed for the production of theatrical effects, including rapid scene changes, lighting, sound effects, and illusions. Such devices have been in use since the 5th century BC, when the Greeks developed a crane to lower to the stage an… … Universalium
stage — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} noun 1 period/state in progress/development ADJECTIVE ▪ distinct ▪ The process has three distinct stages. ▪ beginning, early, initial, opening, preliminary … Collocations dictionary
revolving — adj. Revolving is used with these nouns: ↑door, ↑stage … Collocations dictionary
