proscenium

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Above the proscenium is an ellipse, exhibiting the Australian coat of arms.

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  1. noun The area of a modern theater that is located between the curtain and the orchestra.
  2. noun The stage of an ancient theater, located between the background and the orchestra.
  3. noun A proscenium arch.

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  1. Latin proscēnium, from Greek proskēnion : pro-, before; see pro-2 + skēnē, buildings at the back of the stage.

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  1. from Latin proscænium, proscenium, from Greek προσκήνιον, the place in front of the scene or scenery, the stage, also the fore part or entrance of a tent, from πρό, before, in front of, + σκηνή, a tent, scene: see scene.
 

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