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Named from an ancient dual symbol of the performing arts. Since ancient Greek theatre, two masks bearing a smiling face and frowning or crying grimace have represented comedy and tragedy.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Today it means: A mask associated with drama and acting; either a comedy mask or a tragedy mask. Full definition →
Named from an ancient dual symbol of the performing arts. Since ancient Greek theatre, two masks bearing a smiling face and frowning or crying grimace have represented comedy and tragedy.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.