Cyclorama

Pronunciation: /saɪkləˈrɑːmə/

Definitions of cyclorama

noun a cylindrical panorama or mural, often depicting a historical or landscape scene

Example Sentences

A1 A cyclorama is a large circular painting or mural that surrounds the viewer.

A2 Visitors to the museum were impressed by the realistic cyclorama depicting a historical battle.

B1 The theater installed a new cyclorama to enhance the visual experience for the audience.

B2 The artist spent months creating a stunning cyclorama that transported viewers to another world.

C1 The cyclorama at the art gallery was a masterpiece of optical illusion and perspective.

C2 Art critics praised the cyclorama for its innovative use of light and shadow to create a three-dimensional effect.

Examples of cyclorama in a Sentence

formal The museum's new exhibit features a stunning cyclorama depicting a historical battle.

informal Have you seen that huge cyclorama painting at the art gallery? It's amazing!

slang That cyclorama display is lit, bro!

figurative Her mind was like a cyclorama, filled with vivid memories and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of cyclorama

• plural: cycloramas
• comparative: more cyclorama
• superlative: most cyclorama
• present tense: cyclorama
• future tense: will cyclorama
• perfect tense: have cyclorama
• continuous tense: is cyclorama
• singular: cyclorama
• positive degree: cyclorama
• infinitive: to cyclorama
• gerund: cycloramaing
• participle: cycloramaed

Origin and Evolution of cyclorama

First Known Use: 1787 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'cyclorama' originated from the Greek words 'kyklos' meaning circle and 'orama' meaning view.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a large panoramic painting depicting a circular view of a landscape or event, the term 'cyclorama' has evolved to also refer to a specially designed room or building to display such paintings.