mise en scène
[ mee zahn -sen ]
/ mi zɑ̃ ˈsɛn /
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noun French.
the process of setting a stage, with regard to placement of actors, scenery, properties, etc.
the stage setting or scenery of a play.
surroundings; environment.
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British Dictionary definitions for mise en scène
mise en scène
/ French (miz ɑ̃ sɛn) /
noun
- the arrangement of properties, scenery, etc, in a play
- the objects so arranged; stage setting
the environment of an event
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