Backdrop Meaning in English
word
ˈbækˌdɹɑp
BAK-drop
bˈækdɹɒp
BAK-drop
Definition
A backdrop is a large screen or curtain behind the main stage in a theater, or the setting and situation in which something happens.
Usage & Nuances
Common in theater and photography, also used for describing the general context of events ("against the backdrop of war"). Often used figuratively. Do not confuse with 'background', though meanings can overlap.
Spanish: telón de fondo - fondo (situación)Portuguese (BR): pano de fundo - fundo (situação)Portuguese (PT): pano de fundo - fundo (situação)Chinese (Simplified): 背景板 - 背景（环境）Chinese (Traditional): 背景板 - 背景（環境）Hindi: पृष्ठभूमि - मंच की पृष्ठभूमिArabic: خلفية المسرح - خلفية (وضع)Bengali: পটভূমি - পর্দা (মঞ্চের পিছনে)Russian: задник - фон (событий)Japanese: 背景 - バックドロップ（舞台用）Vietnamese: phông nền - bối cảnhKorean: 배경 - 배경막(연극 등에서)Turkish: arka fon - dekor (sahne arkasında)Urdu: پس منظر - پردہ (اسٹیج کے پیچھے)Indonesian: latar belakang - tirai panggung
Example Sentences
The play had a painted backdrop of mountains.
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We took photos in front of a colorful backdrop.
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The city skyline was the perfect backdrop for the concert.
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All the speeches took place against the backdrop of the national holiday.
natural
The crisis unfolded with political tension as a backdrop.
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She chose a soft blue backdrop for her video call to look more professional.
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