mise en scene

A form of mise en scène — A physical environment; surroundings.

Meanings

nounmise en scene (plural mises en scene or mise en scenes)

plural mises en scene · plural mise en scenes

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of mise en scène.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounarrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted

Broader
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