Definition of: scene

(sēn) noun
1. A locality and all connected with it, as presented to view; a landscape.
2. The place in which the action of a drama is supposed to occur; setting or locality.
3. The place and surroundings of any event, real or imagined, as in literature or art.
4. A division of an act of a play; one comprehensive event in a play.
5. Any incident or episode that may serve as the subject of a description.
6. The painted canvas screen or screens for the background for a play.
7. Any striking exhibition or display; especially, a display of passion or excited feeling.
8. Slang A place or realm of a currently popular activity: the pop music scene.
—behind the scenes
1. Out of sight of a theater audience; backstage.
2. Privately; in secret. [<OF <L scena, scaena <Gk. skēnē tent, stage] Synonyms: action, display, event, exhibition, incident, landscape, place, prospect, situation.