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drama mask

drama mask noun: a mask associated with drama and acting; either a comedy mask or a tragedy mask.

Noun

drama mask (plural drama masks)

  1. A mask associated with drama and acting; either a comedy mask or a tragedy mask.
    Synonyms:
    sock and buskin

Synonyms of drama mask

Forms of drama mask

pluraldrama masks

Origin of drama mask

Named from an ancient dual symbol of the performing arts. Since ancient Greek theatre, two masks bearing a smiling face and frowning or crying grimace have represented comedy and tragedy.

Questions about drama mask

What does drama mask mean?
Drama mask means a mask associated with drama and acting; either a comedy mask or a tragedy mask.
What part of speech is drama mask?
Drama mask is a noun.
What is the plural of drama mask?
The plural of drama mask is drama masks.

Words near drama mask in the dictionary

  1. drama farmers
  2. drama king
  3. drama kings
  4. drama llama
  5. drama llamas
  6. drama mask
  7. drama queen
  8. drama queened
  9. drama queenery
  10. drama queening
  11. drama queenish

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