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tragedy mask

tragedy mask noun: a mask representing tragedy, depicting a weeping face.

Noun

tragedy mask (plural tragedy masks)

  1. A mask representing tragedy, depicting a weeping face.
    Synonyms:
    buskin, Melpomene
    Antonyms:
    comedy mask

Synonyms of tragedy mask

Antonyms

Forms of tragedy mask

pluraltragedy masks

Origin of tragedy mask

One of two ancient symbols of the performing arts. In ancient Greek theatre, actors in tragic roles often wore a mask of a frowning or crying face.

Questions about tragedy mask

What does tragedy mask mean?
Tragedy mask means a mask representing tragedy, depicting a weeping face.
What part of speech is tragedy mask?
Tragedy mask is a noun.
What is the plural of tragedy mask?
The plural of tragedy mask is tragedy masks.

Words near tragedy mask in the dictionary

  1. tragedize
  2. tragedized
  3. tragedizes
  4. tragedizing
  5. tragedy
  6. tragedy mask
  7. tragedy masks
  8. tragedy of the commons
  9. tragelaph
  10. tragelaphi
  11. tragelaphic

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