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backdrop a curtain at the rear of a stage setting, upon which are painted elements of the setting such as windows, furniture, the sky, or the like. [1/2 definitions]
binding a decorative or protective strip of fabric fastened to the edge of a piece of clothing, curtain, or the like. [1/6 definitions]
cornice a horizontal frame or molding designed to conceal curtain rods, picture hooks, or the like. [1/4 definitions]
curtain the curtain used to conceal the stage in a theater. [3/7 definitions]
curtainless combined form of curtain.
drape (often pl.) a curtain or set of curtains, esp. long, heavy ones; drapery. [1/6 definitions]
drapery (often pl.) a curtain or set of curtains, esp. long, heavy ones; drapes. [1/3 definitions]
drop curtain a stage curtain that is lowered and raised rather than drawn to or from the sides.
eyehole a hole for the eye, as in a mask or a curtain. [1/2 definitions]
flounce2 a wide ruffle or gathered strip of material, attached along its upper edge, as to a curtain, bedspread, or garment. [1/2 definitions]
hem1 an edge or border, esp. of a cloth garment, curtain, or the like, when it has been folded back and stitched down. [1/3 definitions]
pleat a decorative permanent fold of even width, pressed or sewn in the fabric of a garment, curtain, or the like. [1/2 definitions]
portière a heavy or decorative curtain hung in a doorway usu. in place of a door.
proscenium the part of the theater or stage located between the curtain and the orchestra pit or the first row of seats. [2/3 definitions]
purdah a curtain, veil, or the like used for such a purpose. [1/2 definitions]
scrim a curtain of such fabric used in the theater to create an apparently solid wall that becomes transparent when lit from behind. [1/2 definitions]
shadow play a theatrical performance produced by casting the shadows of actors or puppets on a lighted screen or curtain.
swag a decorative curtain or other hanging, usu. draped in a curve from one point to another. [1/4 definitions]
tieback a strip of fabric, braid, or the like, looped around the width of a curtain or drape to hold it open to one side of a window or door.
tormentor a curtain or structure at either side of a stage that conceals the wing area from the audience. [1/3 definitions]
valance a short decorative drapery, piece of wood, or the like placed across the top of a window, as to conceal curtain rods. [1/2 definitions]