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masque also mask (m

sk)

1. A dramatic entertainment, usually performed by masked players representing mythological or allegorical figures, that was popular in England in the 16th and early 17th centuries.

2. A dramatic verse composition written for such an entertainment.

3. See masquerade.

[French; see mask.]

masque, mask [mɑːsk]

1. (Performing Arts / Theatre) a dramatic entertainment of the 16th to 17th centuries in England, consisting of pantomime, dancing, dialogue, and song, often performed at court

2. (Performing Arts / Theatre) the words and music written for a masque

3. (Clothing & Fashion) short for masquerade

[variant of mask]

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Noun

masque - a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

masquerade, masquerade party, mask

fancy-dress ball, masked ball, masquerade ball - a ball at which guests wear costumes and masks

party - a group of people gathered together for pleasure; "she joined the party after dinner"

Translations

masque [mɑːsk] N → mascarada f

masque

n → Maskenspiel nt

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