In the round
adverb
With every part visible to the audience.
The play was performed in the round, with the audience on all sides.
Often appears as...
- performed in the round
- play in the round
Usage tips
Theatrical
adverb
Taking into account all aspects or elements of something.
To fully understand the situation, one needs to look at it in the round.
Often appears as...
- look at in the round
- consider in the round
adverb
In sculpture, freestanding and finished on all sides.
The statue, carved in the round, is beautiful from every angle.
Often appears as...
- carved in the round
- sculpted in the round
Usage tips
Artistic
adverb
With every part visible to the audience.
The play was performed in the round, with the audience on all sides.
Often appears as...
- performed in the round
- play in the round
Usage tips
Theatrical
adverb
Taking into account all aspects or elements of something.
To fully understand the situation, one needs to look at it in the round.
Often appears as...
- look at in the round
- consider in the round
adverb
In sculpture, freestanding and finished on all sides.
The statue, carved in the round, is beautiful from every angle.
Often appears as...
- carved in the round
- sculpted in the round
Usage tips
Artistic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visible From Anywhere
The phrase indicates there's no single 'front' to the stage; it can be seen from all around.
Seeing a concert in the round means you can be seated anywhere and still have a good view.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimate Setting
'In the round' creates a feeling of intimacy; performers and audience share the same space closely.
The poetry reading in the round provided a personal experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Performances are often more engaging and interactive with audiences present in the round.
The actors interacted with the audience members sitting in the round.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible From Anywhere
The phrase indicates there's no single 'front' to the stage; it can be seen from all around.
Seeing a concert in the round means you can be seated anywhere and still have a good view.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimate Setting
'In the round' creates a feeling of intimacy; performers and audience share the same space closely.
The poetry reading in the round provided a personal experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Performances are often more engaging and interactive with audiences present in the round.
The actors interacted with the audience members sitting in the round.
Pro Tip 1/3Visible From Anywhere
The phrase indicates there's no single 'front' to the stage; it can be seen from all around.
Seeing a concert in the round means you can be seated anywhere and still have a good view.
Pro Tip 2/3Intimate Setting
'In the round' creates a feeling of intimacy; performers and audience share the same space closely.
The poetry reading in the round provided a personal experience.
Pro Tip 3/3Audience Engagement
Performances are often more engaging and interactive with audiences present in the round.
The actors interacted with the audience members sitting in the round.
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