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 Definitions of cyclorama  [ˌsaɪ kləˈræm ə, -ˈrɑ mə]  

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Definition of 'cyclorama' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) cyclorama
a pictorial representation, in perspective, of a landscape, battle, etc., on the inner wall of a cylindrical room, viewed by spectators standing in the center.

2.  cyclorama
a curved wall or drop at the back of a stage set, used to create the illusion of space or distance.

Etymology:  (1825–35; < Gk kýklōsis the act of encircling =

Definition of 'cyclorama' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) panorama, cyclorama, diorama
a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene


Definition of 'cyclorama' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) cyclorama
a pictorial view which is extended circularly, so that the spectator is surrounded by the objects represented as by things in nature. The realistic effect is increased by putting, in the space between the spectator and the picture, things adapted to the scene represented, and in some places only parts of these objects, the completion of them being carried out pictorially



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