What is another word for backcloth?
Pronunciation: [bˈakklɒθ] (IPA) 
Backcloth is a term that is commonly used to refer to the backdrop or background of a stage or a theatrical production. It can also mean a surface that serves as a support or background for an object or activity. Some common synonyms for backcloth include backdrop, scenery, set, environment, setting, stage set, and stage background. Other variations also include cyclorama or commonly known as the "cyc." These terms essentially all refer to the same thing; a surface or background that serves as a visual aid or background for a theatrical production or other artistic endeavors. The term used often depends on the context in which it is used or the preference of the speaker or writer.
