Synonyms for

Backdrop

Verb / ˈbæˌkdrɑ:p / Another word for backdrop — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a painted cloth hung at the back of a stage set

Synonyms & similar words

backcloth background scenery set backcloth background curtain screen drape drapery drop flat masking prop proscenium scrim shroud veil wing

Synonyms by register

Formal

background setting context environment

Informal

scene scenery view picture

Literary

tapestry panorama tableau

Antonyms

foreground center focus prominence forefront

Common collocations

  • stage backdrop
  • theatrical backdrop
  • scenic backdrop
  • natural backdrop
  • urban backdrop
  • historical backdrop
  • backdrop curtain
  • backdrop against

Word family

noun backdrop

Usage note

Primarily used to describe the background of a scene, especially in a theatrical or photographic context. It can also refer to the circumstances or setting in which something happens.

Example sentences

  1. The backdrop for the school play was a giant castle.
  2. We need to hang the backdrop before the play starts.
  3. The backdrop adds to the overall effect of the performance.
  4. The artist painted a beautiful backdrop for the movie set.
  5. The backdrop was made of a heavy fabric.

Quotes

  • The backdrop never upstages the dancers; it only sets them off.
  • The backdrop is a vital part of any stage production.
  • A good backdrop can completely transform a performance.

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