parascenium

[ par-uh-see-nee-uhm ]

noun

, plural par·a·sce·ni·a [par-, uh, -, see, -nee-, uh].

1. either of two wings flanking and extending forward from the skene of an ancient Greek theater.

Word History and Origins

Origin of parascenium¹

1700–10; < New Latin < Greek paraskḗnion space at sides of stage. See para- ¹, scene

Example Sentences

Parascenium, par-a-sē′ni-um, n. in the Greek theatre, one of the wings on either side of the proscenium:—pl.

From Project Gutenberg

The Scene or Stage, was composed of the Pulpit, the Proscenium and the Parascenium.

From Project Gutenberg

The Parascenium or Postscenium was the hinder part of the Theater, and the place whither the Actors retired and dressed themselves, and had their Rehearsals, and where the Machines were kept.

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