Scene Definition

scene
noun
  1. the place where some action occurs; "the police returned to the scene of the crime"
  2. an incident (real or imaginary); "their parting was a sad scene"
  3. the visual percept of a region; "the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
  4. a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
  5. a situation treated as an observable object; "the political picture is favorable"; "the religious scene in England has changed in the last century"
  6. a subdivision of an act of a play; "the first act has three scenes"
  7. a display of bad temper; "he had a fit"; "she threw a tantrum"; "he made a scene"
  8. graphic art consisting of the graphic or photographic representation of a visual percept; "he painted scenes from everyday life"; "figure 2 shows photographic and schematic views of the equipment"
  9. the context and environment in which something is set; "the perfect setting for a ghost story"
  10. the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night painting the scenery"

"Scene" in song lyrics

See how scene is used in real songs:

  • "Italiano black boys come to crowd the scene"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Othorized F.A.M. — Salute
  • "So what now? Feel my energy in this rap scene"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — So What Now?
  • "Foreheads get sweaty when my team be up on the scene"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo — Trouble to MC's

Usage tips for "scene"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "scene" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for scene to find words that pair well.

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