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choreographed scene

[kuh-RAH-gruh-fayd seen]
nounpl: choreographed scenes
cena coreografada
1. A sequence of movements, actions, or dialogue in film, theater, or other performance art that has been carefully planned and arranged in advance
The fight choreographed scene in the movie was executed flawlessly by the stunt performers.
A cena coreografada de luta no filme foi executada perfeitamente pelos atores de risco.
2. A staged or artificially constructed situation designed to appear spontaneous or natural
Critics argued the press conference was nothing but a choreographed scene designed to control the narrative.
Os críticos argumentaram que a coletiva de imprensa era apenas uma cena coreografada para controlar a narrativa.
Synonyms
staged scenearranged sceneplanned sequencescripted scenerehearsed performance
Antonyms
improvised scenespontaneous momentad-lib sceneunscripted moment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cena coreografada
Standard usage in Brazilian film and theater contexts
São Paulo
cena ensaiada
Alternative term emphasizing rehearsal aspect
Portugal
cena coreografada
Standard Portuguese equivalent, also used in European theater

Related Idioms & Phrases

a well-choreographed performance
choreograph one's words
orchestrated scene
carefully staged moment
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