cyclorama

[ sahy-kluh-ram-uh, -rah-muh ]

noun
  1. a pictorial representation, in perspective, of a landscape, battle, etc., on the inner wall of a cylindrical room or hall, viewed by spectators occupying a position in the center.

  2. Theater. a curved wall or drop at the back of a stage, used for creating an illusion of unlimited space or distance in the background of exterior scenes or for obtaining lighting effects.

Origin of cyclorama

1
1830–40; cycl- + Greek (h)órāma view; cf. panorama

Other words from cyclorama

  • cy·clo·ram·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cyclorama

cyclorama

/ (ˌsaɪkləʊˈrɑːmə) /


noun
  1. Also called: panorama a large picture, such as a battle scene, on the interior wall of a cylindrical room, designed to appear in natural perspective to a spectator in the centre

  2. theatre

    • a curtain or wall curving along the back of a stage, usually painted to represent the sky and serving to enhance certain lighting effects

    • any set of curtains that enclose the back and sides of a stage setting

Origin of cyclorama

1
C19: cyclo- + Greek horama view, sight, on the model of panorama

Derived forms of cyclorama

  • cycloramic (ˌsaɪkləʊˈræmɪk), adjective

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