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dress circle

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dress circle
n.
A section of seats in a theater or opera house, usually the first tier above the orchestra.
dress circle
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a tier of seats in a theatre or other auditorium, usually the first gallery above the ground floor
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Noun1.dress circle - a curved section or tier of seats in a hall or theater or opera house; usually the first tier above the orchestra; "they had excellent seats in the dress circle"
circle
seating, seating area, seating room, seats - an area that includes places where several people can sit; "there is seating for 40 students in this classroom"
theater, theatre, house - a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented; "the house was full"
Translations
dress circle n → prima galleria
dress circle n → prima galleria


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Tumultuous applause followed but received an unexpected check, for the cot bed, on which the dress circle was built, suddenly shut up and extinguished the enthusiastic audience.
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