masque
/mæsk/ noun C2- A dramatic performance, often performed at court as a royal entertainment, consisting of dancing, dialogue, pantomime and song.
- Words and music written for a masque.
- A masquerade.
- A facial mask. · mud masque; clay masque
Plural masques
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“A mere masque borrowed from our own festivities.
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