pulpitum

British  

/ ˈpʊlpɪtəm /

noun

1. (in many cathedrals and large churches) a stone screen which divides the nave and the choir, often supporting a gallery or loft

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Etymology

Origin of pulpitum

C19: from Latin pulpitum a platform

Example Sentences

Some fittings, probably originally inserted at this early period, still remain, viz., the eastern side of the pulpitum and some woodwork preserved in the present stalls.

From Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See by Palmer, G. H. (George Henry)

There was besides an immense superfluity of rich hangings of cloth of gold; and painted tablets, the most exquisite that could be procured, were disposed all around the pulpitum and scenes579.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume I by Dunlop, John

Proscenium was the space of ground just before the scene, where the pulpitum stood, into which the actors came from behind the scenes to perform.

From Roman Antiquities, and Ancient Mythology For Classical Schools (2nd ed) by Dillaway, Charles K.

The stage itself is called pulpitum or proscaenium, and the decorated background scaena.

From The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius by Cruttwell, Charles Thomas

At Herculaneum, on a balustrade which divided the orchestra from the stage, was found a row of statues, and on each side of the pulpitum, an equestrian figure.

From A History of Pantomime by Broadbent, R. J.