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tragedy mask

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.92 in modern English

Syllables
tragedy -mask
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A mask representing tragedy, depicting a weeping face.

Etymology

One of two ancient symbols of the performing arts. In ancient Greek theatre, actors in tragic roles often wore a mask of a frowning or crying face.

Inflected Forms

tragedy masks (plural)

Synonyms

buskin Melpomene

Antonyms

comedy mask

Questions

What does tragedy mask mean?
A mask representing tragedy, depicting a weeping face.
Where does tragedy mask come from?
One of two ancient symbols of the performing arts. In ancient Greek theatre, actors in tragic roles often wore a mask of a frowning or crying face.

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