mise en scène
(mēzˌ äɴ sĕnˈ)
noun pl. mise en scènes (sĕnˈ) 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.
- Physical environment; surroundings.
Origin:
Origin: French, putting on stage
Origin: : mise, putting
Origin: + en, on
Origin: + scène, stage
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