scena

Definitions of scena
  1. noun
    the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
    synonyms: scenario, scenografia, set
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    types:
    fondale
    scenery hung at back of stage
    type of:
    completo
    representation consisting of the scenery and other properties used to identify the location of a dramatic production
  2. noun
    the place where some action occurs
    synonyms: scenario
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    types:
    buio, ombra, oscurità, oscuro, scuro, tenebra
    an unilluminated area
    sede
    the scene of any event or action (especially the place of a meeting)
    type of:
    comprensorio, plaga
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
  3. noun
    the theater as a profession (usually `the stage')
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    palcoscenico, teatro
    the art of writing and producing plays
  4. noun
    a section or portion of a journey or course
    synonyms: tappa
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    type of:
    viaggio
    the act of going from one place to another
  5. noun
    a subdivision of an act of a play
    synonyms: quadro
  6. noun
    anything that is seen
    synonyms: mirino, paesaggio, panorama, prospettiva, punteria, spettacolo, veduta, vista
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    types:
    quadro, spettacolo
    something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
  7. noun
    the act of giving a false appearance
    synonyms: finta, finzione, gioco, messinscena, simulazione
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    types:
    ricercatezza
    a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
    mascherata
    making a false outward show
    type of:
    baratto, cabala, circonvenzione, giochetto, imbrogliata, imbroglio, inganno, intrigo, lavorio, magagna, maneggio, mena, pania, pastetta, raggiro, rete, sonata, truffa, turlupinatura
    the act of deceiving
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