main curtain
Theater's grand drape
The main curtain is the large curtain that separates the stage from the audience in a theater, raised or parted when a performance begins and lowered or closed at the end.
Also called the grand drape or house curtain.
The main curtain rose to reveal an elaborate set.
- prosceniumTheater's architectural frame
- draperyOrnamental hanging cloth
- red velvetCocoa cake dyed crimson
- stageRaised performance platform
- valanceOrnamental window heading
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