1.The area of a modern theater that is located between the curtain and the orchestra. 2.The stage of an ancient theater, located between the background and the orchestra. 3.A proscenium arch. [Latinproscēnium, from Greekproskēnion:pro-,before; seepro-2+skēnē,buildings at the back of ...
curtain raiser - a short play presented before the main play 3. play - a preset plan of action in team sports; "the coach drew up the plays for her team" knock on - (rugby) knocking the ball forward while trying to catch it (a foul) power play - (ice hockey) a play in which ...
come down, descend, go down, fall - move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way; "The temperature is going down"; "The barometer is falling"; "The curtain fell on the diva"; "Her hand went up and then fell again" ...