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Cothurnus

UK
/kəˈθɜːnəs/
US
/kəˈθɜrnəs/
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Translation cothurnus into russian

cothurnus
Noun
raiting
UK
/kəˈθɜːnəs/
US
/kəˈθɜrnəs/
The actor wore cothurnus to appear taller on stage.
Актёр носил котурны, чтобы казаться выше на сцене.

Definitions

cothurnus
Noun
raiting
UK
/kəˈθɜːnəs/
US
/kəˈθɜrnəs/
A type of high, thick-soled boot worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman tragedies.
The actor donned a pair of cothurni to elevate his stature on stage during the performance of the Greek tragedy.
A style or manner of elevated, dignified, or grandiloquent expression, often used in reference to tragic drama.
The playwright's use of cothurnus in dialogue gave the play a sense of gravitas and formality.