"three-camera sitcom" meaning in All languages combined

See three-camera sitcom on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: three-camera sitcoms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} three-camera sitcom (plural three-camera sitcoms)
  1. (television) A multicamera sitcom; uses multiple cameras simultaneously on a set, often with a live studio audience, capturing wide shots and close-ups in one take for efficiency; rely on stage-like performances and laughter for comedic timing, unlike single-camera shows. Coordinate_terms: multicamera
    Sense id: en-three-camera_sitcom-en-noun-PNnAJVTw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Comedy, Television, Three Topics: broadcasting, media, television

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