fade to black
The term "fade to black" is widely used in various forms of media to indicate a gradual transition to darkness, symbolizing the end of a segment or piece.
Definition
B2Film and Television
(technical)A visual transition where the screen gradually darkens to complete blackness, often signaling the end of a scene or the entire production.
Example
- The movie ended with a dramatic fade to black, leaving the audience in suspense.
B2Theater
(technical)A lighting technique where stage lights are gradually dimmed until the stage is completely dark, typically used to mark the end of a scene or act.
Example
- As the curtain fell, the lights slowly faded to black.
B2Music
(specific)A gradual reduction of audio volume to silence, often used to smoothly end a song or track.
Example
- The song fades to black, leaving the listeners in a reflective mood.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)A gradual disappearance or conclusion of an event, situation, or presence.
Example
- As the years passed, the once-vibrant community slowly faded to black.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fade to black":
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