backdrop

Meanings

• noun

  A large piece of fabric or scenery used as a background in a theatrical or cinematic production.

  - "The backdrop for the play was a beautiful painting of a forest."
  - "The backdrop for the music video was a bustling cityscape."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with backdrop
drop , top , prop

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Variants

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backdrop , backdropped , backdropping , backdrops

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'backdroppe', meaning 'a hanging or draped cloth'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the term 'backdrop' in English was in 1598.

2. In the early days of cinema, backdrops were often painted directly onto the walls of the studio.

3. Some modern theaters use digital backdrops instead of physical ones.

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Related Concepts

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1. set: A collection of objects, scenery, and props used in a theatrical or cinematic production. The backdrop is a part of the set.

2. background: The setting or environment in which an event or story takes place. The backdrop is a type of background.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'backdrop' is often used to describe the setting or background of a story. It can also refer to the underlying social, political, or historical context that shapes the events of the story.

How to Memorize "backdrop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large piece of fabric hanging behind a scene in a play or movie.
   - Visualize the role the backdrop plays in setting the mood and atmosphere for the production.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'backdrop' with the idea of a large, hanging cloth or scenery.
   - Think of the term 'backdrop' when you see a large piece of fabric used as a background in a production.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'backdrop' as 'Background Drop'.
   - Think of the word 'backdrop' as a large 'drop' of background scenery.

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