| Definition/Meaning | Word/Phrase |
|---|
| part of a modern theater stage between the curtain and the orchestra (i.e., in front of the curtain) |
apron
,
forestage
,
proscenium
|
| curtain at rear of stage |
backdrop
|
| decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing |
cornice
,
pelmet
,
valance
,
valance board
|
| circular ring for holding up a curtain |
curtain ring
|
| stage curtain |
drop curtain
,
scrim
,
teaser
|
| curtain that can be lowered and raised onto a stage from the flies; often used as background scenery |
drop
,
drop cloth
,
drop curtain
|
| curtain of fabric draped and bound at intervals to form graceful loops |
festoon
|
| pleated edge to garment or curtain |
flounce
|
| doorway or window top-half curtain |
lambrequin
|
| act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.) |
lining
|
| heavy curtain hung across a doorway |
portiere
|
| doorway curtain |
portiere
|
| curtain on doorway |
portiere
|
| curtain separating women in India |
purdah
|
| Indian curtain concealing women from view |
purdah
|
| fireproof theater curtain to be dropped in case of fire |
safety curtain
|
| firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater |
scrim
|
| curtain that keeps water from splashing out of the shower area |
shower curtain
|
| barrier, curtain or screen |
traverse
|
| curtain hung across top edge, ornamental |
valance
|
