Curtain Raiser

Pronunciation: /ˈkɜrtən ˈreɪzər/

Definitions of curtain raiser

noun a person or thing that signals the beginning of something

Example Sentences

A1 The curtain raiser for the school play was a short skit performed by the drama club.

A2 The concert began with a curtain raiser featuring a local band.

B1 The film festival's curtain raiser was a documentary about the history of cinema.

B2 The opera company's curtain raiser was a stunning performance of a classic aria.

C1 The theater company's curtain raiser was a thought-provoking one-act play.

C2 The ballet company's curtain raiser showcased the incredible talent of their lead dancer.

Examples of curtain raiser in a Sentence

formal The opera's curtain raiser was a beautiful orchestral piece.

informal The curtain raiser for the concert was a local band playing some popular songs.

slang The curtain raiser at the party was a hilarious skit performed by the host.

figurative The new policy announcement served as a curtain raiser for the upcoming changes in the company.

Grammatical Forms of curtain raiser

• past tense: curtain raiserred
• plural: curtain raisers
• comparative: more curtain raiser
• superlative: most curtain raiser
• present tense: curtain raises
• future tense: will curtain raise
• perfect tense: have curtain raised
• continuous tense: is curtain raising
• singular: curtain raiser
• positive degree: curtain raiser
• infinitive: to curtain raise
• gerund: curtain raising
• participle: curtain raised

Origin and Evolution of curtain raiser

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'curtain raiser' originated in the world of theater.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to a short play or performance that was staged before the main event, usually to warm up the audience or set the mood. Over time, the term has also come to be used more broadly to refer to any opening act or introductory event.