n. pl. pro·sce·ni·ums or pro·sce·ni·a (-nē-ə) 1. The area of a modern theater that is located between the curtain and the orchestra. 2. The stage of an ancient theater, located between the background and the orchestra. 3. A proscenium arch. [Latin proscēnium, from Greek proskēnion : pro-, before; see PRO-2 + skēnē, buildings at the back of the stage.] |
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