parascene

/pærəˈsiːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A scene or setting at the edge of a theatrical performance, often used to set the mood or background.

“The director used the parascene to create a sense of mystery before the play began.”

2. noun

A scene or setting in a painting or photograph that is at the edge or periphery of the main image.

“The parascene of the landscape painting drew the viewer’s eye to the distant mountains.”

Synonyms

  • background
  • mise-en-scène
  • setting

Antonyms

  • foreground