masque
gb/mˈæsk/ us/mˈæsk/
B1
English
~ 4600
udvari maszkjáték, maszk, álarc, arcmaszk, arcpakolás
NOUN
B2
LITERARY
1
Usage pattern:
a masque [performed/staged] at [place]
The king commissioned a lavish masque to celebrate the royal wedding.
A király egy pompás udvari maszkjátékot rendelt meg a királyi esküvő megünneplésére.
Ben Jonson wrote several masques for the court of James I.
Ben Jonson több udvari maszkjátékot írt I. Jakab udvara számára.
Guests were treated to a masque filled with elaborate costumes and music.
The masque blended poetry, dance, and elaborate scenery.
During the masque, nobles often took part in the performance.
Learner examples
The masque had music and dance.
Az udvari maszkjátékban volt zene és tánc.
We saw a masque at the old theater.
Láttunk egy udvari maszkjátékot a régi színházban.
A masque was popular in the king’s time.
They made costumes for the masque.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'masque' with 'mask' (the object worn on the face).
Meaning
Costumed court entertainment
Collocations
court masque
|elaborate masque
|perform a masque
|stage a masque
Synonyms
pageant (A public entertainment or procession, often outdoors, whereas a masque was indoors and more theatrical.)
|
play (General term for a dramatic performance; less specific than 'masque'.)
Antonyms
reality (Refers to real life as opposed to staged or performed entertainment.)
Themes
theatre
|history
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Definition
A type of show with music, dance, and acting that was popular in England long ago.
A form of festive courtly entertainment involving music, dancing, singing, and acting, popular in 16th- and early 17th-century Europe, especially in England.
NOUN
B2
LITERARY
2
Usage pattern:
wear a masque
She wore a delicate silk masque to the ball.
Finom selyemálarcot viselt a bálban.
The actor’s masque hid his identity.
A színész álarca elrejtette a kilétét.
In old books, you may see 'masque' instead of 'mask'.
Learner examples
He wore a masque at the party.
Álarcot viselt a buliban.
The masque covered her face.
Az álarc eltakarta az arcát.
I saw 'masque' in an old book.
Common mistake:
Learners may think 'masque' is always different from 'mask', but it is often just an old spelling.
Meaning
Mask (variant spelling)
Collocations
wear a masque
|remove the masque
|decorative masque
Synonyms
mask (The standard modern spelling; same meaning.)
Antonyms
bare face (Having no covering on the face.)
Themes
clothing
|theatre
|daily_life
|health
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Old spelling of 'mask', a covering for the face for disguise or safety.
An alternative or archaic spelling of 'mask', meaning a covering for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or as part of a performance.
NOUN
B1
3
arcmaszk
B1
arcpakolás
B1
Usage pattern:
apply a masque to [the face/skin]
She applied a hydrating masque before going to bed.
Lefekvés előtt felkent egy hidratáló arcmaszkot.
This clay masque helps remove impurities from the skin.
Ez az agyagmaszk segít eltávolítani a szennyeződéseket a bőrről.
The spa offers a range of masques for different skin types.
Learner examples
I put on a face masque.
Feltettem egy arcmaszkot.
This masque makes my skin soft.
Ez az arcmaszk puhává teszi a bőrömet.
She uses a masque every week.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'masque' with 'mask' for costume or protection; in beauty contexts they mean the same but 'mask' is more common.
Meaning
Facial beauty treatment cream
Collocations
facial masque
|apply a masque
|moisturizing masque
Synonyms
facial mask (More common modern term; same meaning.)
Antonyms
bare skin (Skin without any cosmetic application.)
Themes
health
|beauty
|body
|daily_life
Definition
A thick cream you put on your face to clean it or make it look better.
A cosmetic preparation applied to the face, allowed to dry, and then removed to improve skin condition or appearance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
masque
IPA
GB/mˈæsk/
US/mˈæsk/
Syllables & stress
masque (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (masque)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: masque
- Plural: masques
Word family
Forms
masques
noun
Core family
mask
noun A2
Related words
masquerade
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unmask
verb
Advanced or less common
masquerader
noun
Expressions
Masque of the Red Death
1/mˈæsk əv ðə ɹˈɛd dˈɛθ/
fixed phrase
literary
Poe's plague-themed short story title
'The Masque of the Red Death' is the name of a famous story by Edgar Allan Poe about people trying to hide from a deadly disease at a costume party.
Examples
- In literature class, we studied 'The Masque of the Red Death'.
- 'The Masque of the Red Death' is often seen as an allegory about death's inevitability.