Masque

Pronunciation: /mæsk/

Definitions of masque

noun A form of entertainment popular in the 16th and 17th centuries, typically involving music, dancing, and elaborate costumes

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a colorful masque to the costume party.

A2 The masque hid her identity as she danced at the ball.

B1 The masque was beautifully crafted with intricate designs.

B2 The masque added an air of mystery to her ensemble.

C1 The masque was an essential part of the traditional festival attire.

C2 The elaborate masque was a symbol of wealth and status in the Renaissance era.

Examples of masque in a Sentence

formal The masque was a popular form of entertainment in the 16th century.

informal I'm thinking of wearing a masque to the costume party.

slang Let's grab some cool masques for the masquerade ball.

figurative She wore a masque of indifference to hide her true feelings.

Grammatical Forms of masque

• past tense: masked
• plural: masques
• comparative: more masque
• superlative: most masque
• present tense: masques
• future tense: will masque
• perfect tense: have masqued
• continuous tense: is masquing
• singular: masque
• positive degree: masque
• infinitive: to masque
• gerund: masquing
• participle: masqued

Origin and Evolution of masque

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Middle French

Story behind the word: The word 'masque' originated from the Middle French word 'masque' meaning a masked ball or revel.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of festive entertainment involving masked performers, the term 'masque' evolved to refer to a form of courtly entertainment popular in England during the 16th and 17th centuries. Over time, the term fell out of common usage but is still occasionally used to refer to a type of masked ball or theatrical performance.