Definitions for masque
mæsk, mɑskmasque

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. masquerade, masquerade party, masque, masknoun

   a party of guests wearing costumes and masks

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. masquenoun

   (in 16th-17th Century England & Europe) A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.

2. masquenoun

   Words and music written for a masque.

3. masquenoun

   A shortening of the word masquerade.

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1. Masque

   The masque was a form of festive courtly entertainment that flourished in 16th- and early 17th-century Europe, though it was developed earlier in Italy, in forms including the intermedio (a public version of the masque was the pageant). A masque involved music, dancing, singing and acting, within an elaborate stage design, in which the architectural framing and costumes might be designed by a renowned architect, to present a deferential allegory flattering to the patron. Professional actors and musicians were hired for the speaking and singing parts. Masquers who did not speak or sing were often courtiers: the English queen Anne of Denmark frequently danced with her ladies in masques between 1603 and 1611, and Henry VIII and Charles I of England performed in the masques at their courts. In the tradition of masque, Louis XIV of France danced in ballets at Versailles with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully.

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1. masque

   A masque is a form of dramatic entertainment popular in 16th and 17th-century England, often performed at court. It involved elaborate, symbolic costumes, music, dance and often poetry. Sometimes they were performed as part of commemorative or celebratory events. It could also refer to a type of party or ball where attendees wear masks or costumes. In another context, a masque can refer to a skincare product applied to the face and left for a period of time to nourish the skin.

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1. Masquenoun

   a mask; a masquerade

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1. Masque

   The masque was a form of festive courtly entertainment that flourished in 16th and early 17th century Europe, though it was developed earlier in Italy, in forms including the intermedio. A masque involved music and dancing, singing and acting, within an elaborate stage design, in which the architectural framing and costumes might be designed by a renowned architect, to present a deferential allegory flattering to the patron. Professional actors and musicians were hired for the speaking and singing parts. Often, the masquers who did not speak or sing were courtiers: King James I's queen consort, Anne of Denmark, frequently danced with her ladies in masques between 1603 and 1611, and Henry VIII and Charles I performed in the masques at their courts. In the tradition of masque, Louis XIV danced in ballets at Versailles with music by Jean-Baptiste Lully.

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1. Masque

   See Mask.

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1. masque

   Song lyrics by masque -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by masque on the Lyrics.com website.

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Anagrams for masque »

1. squame

2. squeam

How to pronounce masque?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of masque in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of masque in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=masque
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Masque
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masque
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/masque
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=masque
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=masque