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Though lust do masque in ne'er so strange disguise she's oft found witty, but is never wise.
John Webster

Meaning of "masque" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MASQUE

Variant of mask.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MASQUE

masque  [mɑːsk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASQUE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Masque is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MASQUE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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.

Definition of masque in the English dictionary

The definition of masque in the dictionary is a dramatic entertainment of the 16th to 17th centuries in England, consisting of pantomime, dancing, dialogue, and song, often performed at court. Other definition of masque is the words and music written for a masque.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASQUE


abask
əˈbɑːsk
antimask
ˈæntɪˌmɑːsk
antimasque
ˈæntɪˌmɑːsk
ask
ɑːsk
bask
bɑːsk
cask
kɑːsk
dismask
dɪsˈmɑːsk
flask
flɑːsk
lasque
lɑːsk
mask
mɑːsk
multitask
ˈmʌltɪˌtɑːsk
out-task
ˈaʊtˌtɑːsk
outask
ˌaʊtˈɑːsk
overtask
ˌəʊvəˈtɑːsk
Pasch
pɑːsk
photomask
ˈfəʊtəʊˌmɑːsk
subtask
ˈsʌbˌtɑːsk
task
tɑːsk
unmask
ʌnˈmɑːsk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASQUE

masonries
masonry
masoolah
Masora
Masorah
Masorete
Masoretic
Masoretical
Masorite
Masqat
masquer
masquerade
masquerader
mass
mass affluent
mass catering
mass cult
mass defect
mass destruction
mass funeral

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASQUE

arabesque
basque
bisque
bourasque
burlesque
casque
fantasque
gigantesque
grotesque
humoresque
Kafkaesque
Monegasque
mosque
pas de basque
picaresque
picturesque
risque
Romanesque
Titanesque
usque

Synonyms and antonyms of masque in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «masque» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASQUE

Find out the translation of masque to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of masque from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «masque» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

面膜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

masque
570 millions of speakers

English

masque
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मास्क
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التمثيلية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

маска
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

masque
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুখোশধারী দল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mascarade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Masque
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

maskerade
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

仮面劇
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

가면극
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Masque
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kịch thơ có nhạc trình diển hồi thế kỷ 16 và 17
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முகமுடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

गोंधळ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

maskeli piyes
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

masque
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Masque
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

маска
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

masque
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

masque
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

masker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

masque
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

masque
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of masque

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASQUE»

The term «masque» is very widely used and occupies the 20.681 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASQUE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «masque» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «masque» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about masque

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QUOTES WITH «MASQUE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word masque.
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John Webster
Though lust do masque in ne'er so strange disguise she's oft found witty, but is never wise.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASQUE»

Discover the use of masque in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to masque and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Masque
Poetry. In verse simmering with sensuality, Elena Byrne eloquently reveals, then carefully slices away, layer after layer of the masks we wear until our most secret selves are exposed.
Elena Karina Byrne, 2008
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The Masque of Femininity: The Presentation of Woman in ...
This innovative book explores the construction of femininity in Western society.
Efrat Tseelon, 1995
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Masque
Frank's Boss: Fred Brown (U.S. State Department) That's about it, though we make throw in a few for surprises later. Thanks Doc King
Doc King Cole, 2012
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The Masque of Africa: Glimpses of African Belief
To reach that beginning was the purpose of this book. ‘Naipaul travels, he asks, he listens attentively and, above all else, he notices, often seeing what others do not or cannot.
V. S. Naipaul, 2012
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The Masque of Stuart Culture
As seen from this perspective, the masque is the deepest, most complex, and many-faceted reflection of early Stuart culture.
Jerzy Limon, 1990
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The Masque of the Red Death
Prince Prospero and a thousand of his followers shut themselves away in a vast abbey to avoid the dreaded Red Death.
Edgar Allan Poe, 2010
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Masque of the Red Death
The mob wants her. The rebels want her. And both boys want her. In this superb two-book series, what and whom Araby chooses may just decide the fate of humanity.
Bethany Griffin, 2012
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Sir William Davenant, the Court Masque, and the English ...
This book examines why, when, how and where the scenic stage began in England.
Dawn Lewcock, 2008
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Mr. Masque
Mr. Masque twists surreal and Hitchcockian themes together, creating the diabolical and sympathetic nature of people forced into action and the ensuing consequences of their choices.
Niles P. Engerman, 2005
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The Soledades, Góngora's Masque of the Imagination
Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural in approach, this book will appeal to all Hispanists, including those interested in the current "New Baroque" vogue in Hispanic scholarship, as well as specialists in Renaissance and Baroque English and ...
Marsha Suzan Collins, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASQUE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term masque is used in the context of the following news items.
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Kate Middleton is a throwback to 1500s SEBASTIAN …
'Anne and Henrietta Maria promoted the masque — a form of court theatre combining music, dance and drama. Catherine brought Bombay and ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Tomatoes could be the secret to having youthful skin - AOL.com
You can also try this Garlic and Tomato Masque by Eminence for $32. Try this Fresh Seaberry Skin Nutrition Booster from Sephora for $45, ... «AOL News, Jul 15»
3
Can't-miss concerts at this year's Chamberfest
This performance is paired with a modern take on the story called Aeneas and Dido, a masque assembled by the composer James Rolfe with a ... «Ottawa Citizen, Jul 15»
4
You will laugh and cry all in 'A day'
Tragedy and farce come together in British play A day in the death of Joe Egg, which opens at the Masque Theatre in Muizenberg on Friday ... «News24, Jul 15»
5
Ways to perk up your hair after the holidays
However, these treatments are also really easy to do at home, so invest in a good deep conditioning hair masque or strengthening serum from ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
6
Troll for hire: the abusive art of Mr Bingo
Mr Bingo in London's Masque Haunt, the venue where he is offering 'dates' for a fee to fund his book Hate Mail: The Definitive Collection. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
7
Dutch National Ballet's Cinderella: Coliseum, London - theatre …
Wheeldon turns the Seasons divertissement into a vague masque, but his ballroom scene is a whirl of rhythm and colour. Loading gallery . «The Independent, Jul 15»
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All cloak and daggers for the Masque Theatre in Northampton as …
The Masque Theatre has selected William Shake-speare's Macbeth as their next outdoor production at Abington Park Museum. Director ... «Northampton Herald and Post, Jul 15»
9
The Magic Circle Review
Immediately there's a desire to expose the juicy truth beneath the satirical masque. Ish is Ken Levine. Ish is Warren Spector. Ish is Thomas ... «bit-tech.net, Jul 15»
10
Professional Wireless Systems Names Brice Helman Senior …
Professional Wireless Systems (PWS), a Masque Sound company and experts in supplying and supporting wireless systems for live and ... «Live Design, Jul 15»

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