mise-en-scène
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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
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