thefreedictionary.com - Baths of Caracalla

Erika P. (Brazil)
Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937. Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies. The events take place in the evening on one of the world's largest stages—100 feet long and 162 feet wide. While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
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  1. design
    the act of working out the form of something
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  2. social
    living together or enjoying life in communities
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  3. gather
    assemble or get together
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  4. century
    a period of 100 years
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  5. setting
    the physical position of something
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  6. opera
    a drama set to music
    Originally designed as a social gathering place for men in third-century Rome, the Baths of Caracalla became the unusual setting for open-air opera in 1937.
  7. august
    profoundly honored
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  8. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  9. grand
    large and impressive in physical size or extent
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  10. ballet
    a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  11. performance
    the act of doing something successfully
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  12. local
    of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular area
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  13. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
    Held every summer in July and August, the Bath Operas feature grand Italian operas, as well as ballet performances produced by local and international dance companies.
  14. event
    something that happens at a given place and time
    The events take place in the evening on one of the world's largest stages—100 feet long and 162 feet wide.
  15. acoustics
    the study of the physical properties of sound
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
  16. ideal
    a principle or value that one hopes to attain or conform to
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
  17. spectator
    a close observer; someone who looks at something
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
  18. generally
    usually; as a rule
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
  19. enjoy
    derive or receive pleasure from
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
  20. extravaganza
    any lavishly staged or spectacular entertainment
    While the acoustics are far from ideal, more than 10,000 spectators generally fill the bleachers to enjoy this one-of-a-kind musical extravaganza.
Created on Thu Jul 17 07:01:53 EDT 2014

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