masque

or mask

[ mask, mahsk ]

noun

1. a form of aristocratic entertainment in England in the 16th and 17th centuries, originally consisting of pantomime and dancing but later including dialogue and song, presented in elaborate productions given by amateur and professional actors.
2. a dramatic composition for such entertainment.
3. a masquerade; masked ball; revel.
4. mask ( def 14 ).

masque

/ mɑːsk /

noun

1. a dramatic entertainment of the 16th to 17th centuries in England, consisting of pantomime, dancing, dialogue, and song, often performed at court
2. the words and music written for a masque
3. short for masquerade

Word History and Origins

Origin of masque¹

From Middle French, dating back to 1505–15; mask

Word History and Origins

Origin of masque¹

C16: variant of mask

Example Sentences

Additionally, lyrics like “Cherokee alley/something about a basement” refer to the long-gone Masque.

From Los Angeles Times

The House of Usher was released in 1960 and was followed by a string of others including The Raven, The Masque of the Red Death and The Tomb of Ligeia.

From BBC

I also got a hydrating, collagen-boosting facial, an herbal hair steam and a conditioning hair masque.

From Los Angeles Times

I also got a hydrating, collagen-boosting facial, an herbal hair steam and a conditioning hair masque.

From Los Angeles Times

Corman mentioned two of the films he directed, 1964’s “The Masque of the Red Death” and 1962’s “The Intruder” as personal favorites among his long career.

From Los Angeles Times