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Drop curtain

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drop curtain

–noun Theater.
a curtain that is lowered into position from the flies.

Origin:
1825–35
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drop curtain  
n.  
  1. An unframed curtain that is lowered to a stage from the flies, often serving as background scenery.

  2. A theater curtain that is lowered or raised vertically rather than drawn to the side.

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