— 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 ]