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mise-en-scène

meez-ahn-SEN

ˌmiːz ɒn ˈsɛn

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Syllable breakdown

miseenscène

Dictionary meaning

The arrangement of setting, lighting, costume, and action within the frame.

History and origin

French, meaning 'putting on stage'.

Examples

  • The film's cramped mise-en-scène heightened the sense of paranoia.

Common mispronunciations

mize-en-scene
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