backlines
Rear boundary markers
Backlines refers to the amplifiers, speakers, and other large equipment positioned at the back of a stage for musicians—distinct from the front-of-house sound system facing the audience.
A venue or festival that provides backlines supplies this gear so touring bands don't have to haul their own.
The term also appears in rugby for the players positioned behind the forwards.
Devices that increase signal
- drumsStruck membrane instruments
- guitarsStringed musical instruments
- keyboardsButton grids for input
- speakersAudio output devices
monitors · amps · soundcheck · techs · roadies · mixer · setup · teardown
Protection against harm
- rearBack portion or raise
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- reservesResources held back
- fortificationsDefensive barriers against attack
reinforcements · fallback · positions · trenches · garrison · stronghold · resupply · logistics
amplifiers
Devices that increase signal
speakers · monitors · amps · soundcheck · techs · roadies · mixer · setup · teardown · rehearsal
defense
Protection against harm
fortifications · reinforcements · fallback · positions · trenches · garrison · stronghold · resupply · logistics · protection
- rugbyscrum, try, rugby, Rugby World Cup, rugby union
backlinesfront row
Nearest tier of seats
frontlines · front line · forward line · front · attack line
backlinesfrontline
Combat's forward position
downstage · front of house · forestage · apron · center stage