The decorations and fittings of a stage, representing the place in which the action is supposed to go on; one of the slides, or other devices, used to give an appearance of reality to the action of a play
So much of a play as passes without change of locality or time, or important change of character; hence, a subdivision of an act; a separate portion of a play, subordinate to the act, but differently determined in different plays
The place, time, circumstance, etc., in which anything occurs, or in which the action of a story, play, or the like, is laid; surroundings amid which anything is set before the imagination; place of occurrence, exhibition, or action.
An assemblage of objects presented to the view at once; a series of actions and events exhibited in their connection; a spectacle; a show; an exhibition; a view.
An exhibition of passionate or strong feeling before others, creating embarrassment or disruption; often, an artificial or affected action, or course of action, done for effect; a theatrical display
“We find ourselves on the top of a gentle hill that gives us a delightful view of the picturesque scenery of the landscape that immediately surrounds us.”
“The play's scenery included a forest stream dividing the world of the Old People from the children's fairyland.”
“Tosca gives the audience a rapturous evening of gorgeous music and fantastic scenery.”
“The program was well chosen in the first half, which began with an operatic scena from the 26-year-old Ludwig van Beethoven.”
“Every aria she sang was a highlight, not least the formidable Act 1 scena which can hold up its musical head in the exalted territory of Come scoglio.”
“The scena ends with a stretto, a concluding passage taken in more rapid tempo in order to enhance the effect.”
“One of those nights was recorded and, with production by local scenester Chris D., is now seeing the light of day.”
“On the one hand, you have an absurdly hyped, burgeoning pop star who strikes rebel poses and affects scenester fashion and vernacular.”
“Still, the band has battled with rock critics who won't take them seriously and with scenester city-dwellers who think a good-time, country-rock theme band is a little hokey.”
