Backdrop

Scenery used in theater, film, or television.

scenery background

A backdrop is a large sheet or curtain used as scenery in a theater, film, or television production. It can also refer to the general environment or setting of an event or situation.

/ˈbækdrɒp/

From back + drop, originally referring to a cloth hung at the back of a stage.

A backdrop is like a giant painted wall behind actors in plays or movies, helping tell the story and show where they are.

What is a backdrop? It's a large screen or curtain used as scenery
What are backdrops made of? They can be painted canvas, muslin, or digital projections
How are backdrops used? They create the setting for a play, film, or television show

background setting scene

scenery setting

cyclorama scrim

stage film set

performative visual art