Backdropped: meaning, definitions and examples

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backdropped

 

[ bรฆkหˆdrษ’ptษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cinematic context

The term 'backdropped' refers to the action of placing a background behind a subject in a scene, particularly in photography or film. This technique is used to enhance the visual appeal or to provide context to the subject being captured. A backdropped setting can dramatically alter the perception of a photo or film, adding depth or thematic significance. The choice of backdrop often reflects the mood or message intended by the creator.

Synonyms

contextualized, framed by, set against.

Examples of usage

  • The couple was backdropped by the stunning sunset.
  • He was backdropped against the lively city skyline.
  • The actor was backdropped in a beautiful natural landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "backdropped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น complementado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅƒเคทเฅเค เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ เคฎเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hintergrund

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ latar belakang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพะฝะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ w tle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒŒๆ™ฏใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท en arriรจre-plan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de fondo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท arka planda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ๊ฒฝ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุงู„ุฎู„ููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ na pozadรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ na pozadรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœไธบ่ƒŒๆ™ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ v ozadju

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รญ bakgrunni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ะพะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fond olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de fondo

Etymology

The word 'backdropped' is derived from the combination of 'back' and 'drop', where 'back' refers to the rear or background and 'drop' implies to set or place something down. The term has its roots in the theatrical world, where a 'backdrop' is a large piece of fabric or painted scene placed at the back of a stage to create a setting for a performance. Over time, as photographic and film practices evolved, the verb 'backdrop' emerged to describe the action of incorporating such elements in visual media. It became popular in the mid-20th century with the rise of cinema and photography as art forms, particularly in discussions around cinematography and stage production. The modern usage extends beyond theater and film, often appearing in descriptive language in social media contexts.