mise-en-scène

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ˌmē-ˌzäⁿ-ˈsen How to pronounce mise-en-scène (audio)

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plural mise-en-scènes ˌmē-ˌzäⁿ-ˈsen(z) How to pronounce mise-en-scène (audio)

-ˈsān(z)

: the arrangement of actors and scenery on a stage for a theatrical production

: stage setting

: the physical setting of an action (as of a narrative or a motion picture) : context

this ordinary house that became the mise-en-scène of an extraordinary drama

E. M. Lustgarten

: environment, milieu

enjoyed the mise-en-scène of suburban Miami

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In French, mise en scène literally means "the action of putting onto the stage." The term's use originated in stage drama, where it refers to the way actors and scenery props are arranged; as its usage expanded into other narrative arts, its meaning shifted. In film production, mise en scène refers to all of the elements that comprise a single shot; that includes, but is not limited to, the actors, setting, props, costumes, and lighting. The director of a play or film is called the metteur en scène—literally, "one who puts on the stage."

mise-en-scène

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as in decor

the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production an era in which the mise-en-scène of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular

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scene
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as in atmosphere

the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the movie captures the mise-en-scène of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war

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atmosphere
context
milieu
element
environment
setting
climate
surroundings
ambient
terrain
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backdrop
situation
location
surround
environs
place
medium
background
space
clime
position
geography
habitat
status
microenvironment

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Some common synonyms of mise-en-scène are background, environment, milieu, and setting. While all these words mean "the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs," mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect.

a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène

The synonyms background and mise-en-scène are sometimes interchangeable, but background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development.

the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots

The words environment and mise-en-scène are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development.

the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents

While in some cases nearly identical to mise-en-scène, milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons.

an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation

Although the words setting and mise-en-scène have much in common, setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms.

a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting

单词	mise-en-scène
释义	mise-en-scène noun ˌmē-ˌzäⁿ-ˈsen -ˈsān plural mise-en-scènes ˌmē-ˌzäⁿ-ˈsen(z) -ˈsān(z) 1 a : the arrangement of actors and scenery on a stage for a theatrical production b : stage setting 2 a : the physical setting of an action (as of a narrative or a motion picture) : context this ordinary house that became the mise-en-scène of an extraordinary drama E. M. Lustgarten b : environment, milieu enjoyed the mise-en-scène of suburban Miami Did you know? In French, mise en scène literally means "the action of putting onto the stage." The term's use originated in stage drama, where it refers to the way actors and scenery props are arranged; as its usage expanded into other narrative arts, its meaning shifted. In film production, mise en scène refers to all of the elements that comprise a single shot; that includes, but is not limited to, the actors, setting, props, costumes, and lighting. The director of a play or film is called the metteur en scène—literally, "one who puts on the stage." Synonyms decor décor scene scenery set See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology French mise en scène First Known Use 1833, in the meaning defined at sense 1a mise-en-scène noun 1 as in decor the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production an era in which the mise-en-scène of Broadway musicals became ever more spectacular Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance decor scene backdrop scenery set décor background property prop set piece drop 2 as in atmosphere the circumstances, conditions, or objects by which one is surrounded the movie captures the mise-en-scène of strife and desperation in a country torn apart by civil war Synonyms & Similar Words atmosphere context milieu element environment setting climate surroundings ambient terrain contexture backdrop situation location surround environs place medium background space clime position geography habitat status microenvironment Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of mise-en-scène are background, environment, milieu, and setting. While all these words mean "the place, time, and circumstances in which something occurs," mise-en-scène strongly suggests the use of properties to achieve a particular atmosphere or theatrical effect. a gothic thriller with a carefully crafted mise-en-scène The synonyms background and mise-en-scène are sometimes interchangeable, but background often refers to the circumstances or events that precede a phenomenon or development. the shocking decision was part of the background of the riots The words environment and mise-en-scène are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, environment applies to all the external factors that have a formative influence on one's physical, mental, or moral development. the kind of environment that produces juvenile delinquents While in some cases nearly identical to mise-en-scène, milieu applies especially to the physical and social surroundings of a person or group of persons. an intellectual milieu conducive to artistic experimentation Although the words setting and mise-en-scène have much in common, setting suggests looking at real-life situations in literary or dramatic terms. a militant reformer who was born into an unlikely social setting
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