CYCLORAMA


Meaning of CYCLORAMA in English

— cycloramic , adj.

/suy'kleuh ram"euh, -rah"meuh/ , n.

1. a pictorial representation, in perspective, of a landscape, battle, etc., on the inner wall of a cylindrical room or hall, viewed by spectators occupying a position in the center.

2. Theat. a curved wall or drop at the back of a stage, used for creating an illusion of unlimited space or distance in the background of exterior scenes or for obtaining lighting effects.

[ 1830-40; CYCL- + Gk ( h ) órama view; cf. PANORAMA ]

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