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Fly towers

Scope note

Use for the portions of theater buildings that rise above the stage area and enclose the fly lofts and devices located over the stage; usually found with proscenium theaters.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000255002

Broader Terms used

<theater elements>

Term used for

fly-towers
towers, fly

Equivalent Terms used

fly tower

Created

13yrs ago

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