mise en scène

(mēzˌ äɴ sĕnˈ)

noun pl. mise en scènes (sĕnˈ)
  1. a. The arrangement of performers and properties on a stage for a theatrical production or before the camera in a film.
    b. A stage setting.
  2. Physical environment; surroundings.

Origin:

Origin: French, putting on stage

Origin: : mise, putting

Origin: + en, on

Origin: + scène, stage

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