SCENE

(noun) 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"
synonyms : view
(noun) the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale
"they worked all night painting the scenery"
synonyms : scenery
(noun) the visual percept of a region
"the most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views"
synonyms : aspect , panorama , prospect , view , vista
(noun) a consecutive series of pictures that constitutes a unit of action in a film
synonyms : shot
(noun) a subdivision of an act of a play
"the first act has three scenes"
(noun) an incident (real or imaginary)
"their parting was a sad scene"
(noun) the context and environment in which something is set
"the perfect setting for a ghost story"
synonyms : setting
(noun) the place where some action occurs
"the police returned to the scene of the crime"
(noun) a situation treated as an observable object
"the political picture is favorable", "the religious scene in England has changed in the last century"
synonyms : picture
(noun) a display of bad temper
"he had a fit", "she threw a tantrum", "he made a scene"
synonyms : conniption , fit , tantrum

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