scene

scene
scene (n.) 1530s, "subdivision of an act of a play," also "stage-setting," from M.Fr. scène (14c.), from L. scaena, scena "scene, stage," from Gk. skene "scene, stage," originally "tent or booth," related to skia "shadow, shade," via notion of "something that gives shade," from PIE root *skai- "to shine, flicker, glimmer" (see SHINE (Cf. shine)).
Meaning "place in which the action of a literary work occurs" is attested from 1590s; general sense (non-literary) is recorded from 1590s. U.S. slang sense of "setting or milieu for a specific group or activity" is attested from 1951 in Beat jargon. Meaning "stormy encounter between two or more persons" is attested from 1761. Behind the scenes (1660s) is an image from the theater, "amid actors and stage machinery" (where patrons are not admitted). Scene of the crime (1923) first attested in Agatha Christie.

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  • Scene — Scene, n. [L. scaena, scena, Gr. skhnh a covered place, a tent, a stage.] 1. The structure on which a spectacle or play is exhibited; the part of a theater in which the acting is done, with its adjuncts and decorations; the stage. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Scene — Scene, v. t. To exhibit as a scene; to make a scene of; to display. [Obs.] Abp. Sancroft. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • SCÈNE — s. f. La partie du théâtre où les acteurs représentent devant le public. On applaudit cet acteur dès qu il paraît sur la scène, dès qu il entre en scène. La scène était remplie d acteurs. La scène était bien éclairée, était magnifiquement décorée …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 7eme edition (1835)

  • SCÈNE — n. f. Partie du théâtre où les acteurs jouent devant le public. On applaudit cet acteur dès qu’il entre en scène. C’est la première fois qu’il paraît sur la scène. L’optique de la scène. Avant scène, Partie de la scène qui dans un théâtre est en… …   Dictionnaire de l'Academie Francaise, 8eme edition (1935)

  • Scene — NOTOC Scene may refer to: Music * Scene (youth subculture), related to emo and post hardcore music * Scene (album), a noise album by Merzbow * Scenes (album), a music album by Marty Friedman * Scenes (band), Irish Jazz/Rock/Experimental Band *… …   Wikipedia

  • scene — noun Etymology: Middle French, stage, from Latin scena, scaena stage, scene, probably from Etruscan, from Greek skēnē shelter, tent, building forming the background for a dramatic performance, stage; perhaps akin to Greek skia shadow more at… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Scene It? — Infobox Game title =Scene It? subtitle = image link = image caption = designer = David Long illustrator = publisher = Screenlife / Mattel players = At least 2 (can be played in teams) ages = 6 Adult setup time = 5 minutes playing time = 30 to 45… …   Wikipedia

  • Scene 23 — Infobox musical artist Name = Scene 23 Img capt = Img size = 250 Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Genre = Pop Years active = 2001 2002 Label = London Sire / Atlantic / Wea Associated acts = URL = Current members = Laurie… …   Wikipedia

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  • Scene Event — (SE or SE2k for short, formerly Summer Encounter 1996 2000) is an annually held computer art festival (or demoparty for conveniency) in Denmark. The party was first held in 2000, and has attracted between 150 and 400 demosceners each year from… …   Wikipedia

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