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staged performance

[/steɪdʒd pərˈfɔːrməns/]
nounpl: staged performances
apresentação encenada
1. A theatrical or musical performance that is carefully planned, arranged, and presented on a stage with sets, lighting, costumes, and direction
The opera company delivered a stunning staged performance of Carmen.
A companhia de ópera apresentou uma apresentação encenada impressionante de Carmen.
2. An event or action that appears to be genuine but is actually prearranged or artificial
Critics argued that the protest was merely a staged performance for the media.
Críticos argumentaram que o protesto era apenas uma apresentação encenada para a mídia.
NYC Slang
the whole song and dance; a put-on
Synonyms
theatrical performanceproductionshowspectacleperformance artencenaçãorepresentação teatral
Antonyms
improvisationspontaneous performanceauthentic eventimprovisaçãoevento autêntico

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apresentação encenada
most commonly used term
São Paulo
espetáculo teatral
emphasis on theatrical spectacle
Rio de Janeiro
show encenado
common in entertainment contexts
Portugal
apresentação em palco
more literal, stage-focused terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

all smoke and mirrors
a theatrical production
puro teatro
uma montagem
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