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ORCHESTRA CIRCLE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-06-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- parquet circle
1, record 1, English, parquet%20circle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- orchestra circle 1, record 1, English, orchestra%20circle
correct
- parterre 1, record 1, English, parterre
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the main floor of a theater, opera house, etc., behind the parquet, often including the area under the galleries. 2, record 1, English, - parquet%20circle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
parquet: the part of the main floor of a theater, opera house, etc., that is between the musician's area and the parterre or rear division or, in the U.S., the entire floor space for spectators. 2, record 1, English, - parquet%20circle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- parterre
1, record 1, French, parterre
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aujourd'hui, dans quelques théâtres, places situées derrière les fauteuils d'orchestre. 2, record 1, French, - parterre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autrefois, les spectateurs s'entassaient au parterre, pêle-mêle et debout, C'est à la fin du XVIIIe siècle que l'on commença à garnir de banquettes cette partie de la salle, Devenu plus confortable, le parterre a ensuite prolongé les fauteuils d'orchestre, tout en restant d'un prix plus modique. Il disparu dans le théâtres contemporains, où l'orchestre, divisé généralement en plusieurs séries, occupe tout le rez-de-chaussée. 3, record 1, French, - parterre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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