Definición y Significado de "backcloth"

What is a "backcloth"?

A backcloth is a large curtain or piece of fabric that hangs at the back of a theater stage, setting the scene for a performance. It is typically decorated with painted or printed imagery that reflects the location or mood of the scene, such as a forest, cityscape, or interior of a building. The backcloth helps create the visual context for the audience and can be changed between scenes to indicate a shift in setting or time.