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CAGE SCENE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fly-floor 1, record 1, English, fly%2Dfloor
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- fly gallery 1, record 1, English, fly%20gallery
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A gallery running along the sides of the stage above the wing space to supply a working area. 1, record 1, English, - fly%2Dfloor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- passerelle de service
1, record 1, French, passerelle%20de%20service
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- corridor de service 1, record 1, French, corridor%20de%20service
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Balcon accroché dans les cintres sur les murs latéraux de la cage de scène et d’où les machinistes effectuent les manœuvres. 1, record 1, French, - passerelle%20de%20service
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scenic Design
- Theatre and Opera
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stage machinery 1, record 2, English, stage%20machinery
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- machinery 1, record 2, English, machinery
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cllectively, the mechanical devices used on the stage. 1, record 2, English, - stage%20machinery
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Scénographie
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machinerie
1, record 2, French, machinerie
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des appareils et agencements divers logés dans la cage de scène ayant pour fonction de mettre en œuvre les éléments du décor. 1, record 2, French, - machinerie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- backstage 1, record 3, English, backstage
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Collectively, the parts of the theatre which lie behind the proscenium arch (or behind the back wall of the stage setting). 1, record 3, English, - backstage
Record 3, Key term(s)
- back stage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arrière-scène
1, record 3, French, arri%C3%A8re%2Dsc%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coulisse 2, record 3, French, coulisse
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Local situé derrière le mur du lointain mais qui donne sur la cage de scène par une large ouverture percée dans ce mur. 1, record 3, French, - arri%C3%A8re%2Dsc%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teatro y Ópera
- Salas e instalaciones para espectáculos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bambalinas
1, record 3, Spanish, bambalinas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- bastidores 1, record 3, Spanish, bastidores
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda evitar el término extranjero "backstage" y utilizar en su lugar sus alternativas en español: "bambalinas" o "bastidores". 1, record 3, Spanish, - bambalinas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-01-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
- Theatre and Opera
- Scenic Design
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chimney 1, record 4, English, chimney
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cradle guide 1, record 4, English, cradle%20guide
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recess for moving counterweights in the wall at the side of the stage. 1, record 4, English, - chimney
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Salles et installations de spectacles
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Scénographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cheminée
1, record 4, French, chemin%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gaine réservée pour le passage des contrepoids le long des murs latéraux de la cage de scène. 1, record 4, French, - chemin%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Television Arts
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flies
1, record 5, English, flies
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fly loft 2, record 5, English, fly%20loft
correct
- fly tower 3, record 5, English, fly%20tower
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the space over the stage of a theater where scenery and equipment can be hung out of sight until needed. 4, record 5, English, - flies
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fly
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télévision (Arts du spectacle)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cintres
1, record 5, French, cintres
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dessus 2, record 5, French, dessus
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tout l’espace qui va du haut du cadre de scène au sommet du bâtiment. Leur hauteur est au moins égale à celle de l’arc de scène. 3, record 5, French, - cintres
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Partie supérieure du studio, au-dessus des décors. 4, record 5, French, - cintres
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 DEF
«cintre»(généralement au pluriel) : Partie supérieure de la cage de scène, où l'on remonte les décors. 2, record 5, French, - cintres
Record 5, Key term(s)
- cintre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
- Doors, Windows and Openings (Building Elements)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- smoke door
1, record 6, English, smoke%20door
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- smoke vent 2, record 6, English, smoke%20vent
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A door in the roof above the gridiron of a theater in case of fire to draw the flames up and so prevent their spread to the auditorium. 1, record 6, English, - smoke%20door
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The importance of the properties of heat and smoke was realized at an early date, as evidenced by an NFPA [National Fire Protection Association] standard adopted in 1903 that called for smoke vents over theater stages and in the ceilings of theater auditoriums. 2, record 6, English, - smoke%20door
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
- Ouvertures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- cheminée d’appel
1, record 6, French, chemin%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bappel
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouverture aménagée dans la partie haute de la cage de scène. [...] elle communique directement avec l'extérieur [...] Elle est destinée à évacuer les produits de la combustion. 1, record 6, French, - chemin%C3%A9e%20d%26rsquo%3Bappel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-03-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- asbestos curtain
1, record 7, English, asbestos%20curtain
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- asbestos 2, record 7, English, asbestos
correct, noun
- asbestos fire curtain 3, record 7, English, asbestos%20fire%20curtain
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fireproof curtain made of asbestos ... and used in a theater to close the proscenium opening in case of fire. 2, record 7, English, - asbestos%20curtain
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rideau d’amiante
1, record 7, French, rideau%20d%26rsquo%3Bamiante
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rideau d’amiante qui, en cas d’incendie, peut immédiatement être abaissé et isoler la salle de la cage de scène en obstruant l'ouverture de scène. 2, record 7, French, - rideau%20d%26rsquo%3Bamiante
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-01-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fly
1, record 8, English, fly
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
to hang scenery ... above the stage by means of lines ... so that it may be raised into the flies ... or lowered into view 2, record 8, English, - fly
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
to raise (as scenery not in use) to the flies of a theater stage. 3, record 8, English, - fly
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- appuyer
1, record 8, French, appuyer
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- remonter 2, record 8, French, remonter
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
«appuyer» : Faire monter au cintre un rideau, un décor de toile ou un accessoire (vieilli). (contraire : charger). 3, record 8, French, - appuyer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
faire monter un décor se dit appuyer. 4, record 8, French, - appuyer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon le Grand dictionnaire Larousse, «appuyer» est un terme vieilli. Il conviendrait peut-être de lui substituer le verbe «remonter». Voir le contexte qui suit. 2, record 8, French, - appuyer
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
«cintres» : Partie supérieure de la cage de scène, où l'on remonte les décors. 3, record 8, French, - appuyer
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-06-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
- Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- stage house 1, record 9, English, stage%20house
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the stage floor and all the space above it up to the grid; the walls enclosing such an area. 1, record 9, English, - stage%20house
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
- Salles et installations de spectacles
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cage en scène
1, record 9, French, cage%20en%20sc%C3%A8ne
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ensemble architectural abritant les cintres, la scène, les dessous. 1, record 9, French, - cage%20en%20sc%C3%A8ne
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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