auditoriums
Large seated spaces
Auditoriums is the plural of auditorium—a large room or building designed for an audience to watch performances, lectures, or presentations.
The term covers spaces from school auditoriums with folding seats to grand concert halls: The auditoriums were packed for graduation.
The alternative plural auditoria appears in formal or academic contexts.
Available places to sit
- stageRaised performance platform
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
- orchestra pitRecessed area for musicians
proscenium · aisles · acoustics · ceiling · dome · wings · backstage · lobby
Live musical performances
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
- recitalsFormal solo performances
- playsStaged dramatic works
- assembliesOrganized group gatherings
ceremonies · graduations · presentations · speeches · performances · shows · productions · screenings
Venue for live drama
- concert hallVenue for orchestral performances
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
- civic centerMunicipal building for gatherings
- arenaVenue for contests
coliseum · opera house · playhouse · multipurpose · convention center · performing arts center · music hall · recital hall
Audio playback equipment
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- spotlightsFocused theatrical lighting
- microphonesAudio input devices
- amplifiersDevices that increase signal
speakers · projection · screens · rigging · control booth · mixing board · ventilation · HVAC
seating
Available places to sit
- stageRaised performance platform
- balconyRaised exterior platform
- mezzanineIntermediate story between floors
orchestra pit · proscenium · aisles · acoustics · ceiling · dome · wings · backstage · lobby · foyer
concerts
Live musical performances
assemblies · ceremonies · graduations · presentations · speeches · performances · shows · productions · screenings · convocations
theater
Venue for live drama
- concert hallVenue for orchestral performances
- amphitheaterOpen-air tiered venue
- civic centerMunicipal building for gatherings
arena · coliseum · opera house · playhouse · multipurpose · convention center · performing arts center · music hall · recital hall · lecture hall
sound system
Audio playback equipment
- lightingArt of illuminating spaces
- spotlightsFocused theatrical lighting
- microphonesAudio input devices
amplifiers · speakers · projection · screens · rigging · control booth · mixing board · ventilation · HVAC · wiring
- building spacesroom, classrooms, hallway, hallways, lobby
- conferencesconference, symposium, conferences, keynote, forums
- cultural venuesconcert halls, art gallery, opera houses, arts center, art museums
- movie theaterscineplex, AMC, screens, lobby, concessions
- public schoolselementary school, middle school, high school, kindergarten, classroom
- Class Sizelecture halls, small classes, caps, limits, overcrowding
auditoriumssmall rooms
Enclosed areas of limited size
closets · cubicles · phone booths · parlors · studio spaces
auditoriumsstages
Distinct periods or platforms
backstages · wings · green rooms · dressing rooms · orchestra pits
auditoriumsbedrooms
Rooms for sleeping
home offices · living rooms · retreats · sanctuaries · hideaways
- auditorium seatingChairs in performance halls
- Ryman AuditoriumNashville's historic performance hall