mise-en-scène

mise–en–scène

noun \ˌmē-ˌzäⁿ-ˈsen, -ˈsān\

plural mise–en–scènes\-ˈsen(z), -ˈsān(z)\

Definition of MISE-EN-SCÈNE

1

a : the arrangement of actors and scenery on a stage for a theatrical production b : stage setting

2

a : the physical setting of an action (as of a narrative or a motion picture) : context b : environment, milieu

Origin of MISE-EN-SCÈNE

French mise en scène

First Known Use: 1833

Related to MISE-EN-SCÈNE

Synonyms: decor (or décor), mise-en-scène, scene, set

Related Words: backdrop, drop; background; set piece; prop, property

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