houselight

[US]/ˈhaʊslaɪt/
[UK]/ˈhaʊslaɪt/

Translation

n.the lighting system in a theater or performance venue that illuminates the audience seating area, typically dimmed during performances; stage lights or venue lighting equipment used to illuminate the performance area
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

houselights dim

houselights fade

the houselights

houselights up

dim the houselights

houselighting changes

houselights lowering

houselights dimming

raise the houselights

houselighted theater

Example Sentences

the director signaled to dim the houselights as the curtain rose.

when the houselights came up, the audience knew the first act had ended.

the theater technician gradually raised the houselights during the intermission.

during the emotional monologue, the houselights remained deliberately dim.

the audience waited in anticipation as the houselights slowly faded to black.

suddenly, the houselights illuminated the stage, revealing the stunning set design.

the play began with the houselights already lowered to create atmosphere.

between scenes, the houselights rose briefly so the audience could find their seats.

the houselights were turned down low to enhance the mood of mystery.

as the final scene concluded, the houselights gradually brightened for the curtain call.

the houselights flickered briefly before settling into a soft glow.

the theater's antique houselights added a vintage charm to the performance.

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