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SET PIECE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- set piece 1, record 1, English, set%20piece
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lance work 1, record 1, English, lance%20work
- scenic firework 1, record 1, English, scenic%20firework
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A ground-based display that forms a picture or words with colored flares called lances. 1, record 1, English, - set%20piece
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décor
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9cor
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pièce montée 1, record 1, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de feu d'artifice constituée par un ensemble de lances de décor disposées sur une boiserie à intervalles réguliers pour obtenir un dessin lumineux de grandes dimensions. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9cor
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-11-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Television Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- set piece
1, record 2, English, set%20piece
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élément autonome
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20autonome
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de décor isolé qui se tient par lui-même. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20autonome
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Scenic Design
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- set piece 1, record 3, English, set%20piece
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small setting within a setting: for example, the gable of a house, entrance gates, a balcony, an outhouse. Generally used to heighten perspective. 1, record 3, English, - set%20piece
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Scénographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ferme
1, record 3, French, ferme
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- décor mobile 2, record 3, French, d%C3%A9cor%20mobile
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Châssis de grande largeur (8 à 10 m) constituant le fond du décor et qui, après utilisation, disparaît généralement dans les dessous. 1, record 3, French, - ferme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-09-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pastries (Cooking)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- set piece
1, record 4, English, set%20piece
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- built-up piece 2, record 4, English, built%2Dup%20piece
correct
- mounted piece 3, record 4, English, mounted%20piece
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The types of cakes covered [in Commercial Cake Decoration] include birthday, Christmas, wedding, and christening. There is a special concluding chapter on built-up pieces and architectural designs. 2, record 4, English, - set%20piece
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pâtisserie (Art culinaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pièce montée
1, record 4, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
grand ouvrage de pâtisserie et de confiserie, aux formes architecturales et très décoratif. 2, record 4, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20mont%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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