controluce

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Italian

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Etymology

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From contro- +‎ luce.

Noun

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controluce f (invariable)

  1. contrast or juxtaposition of light
  2. (cinematography) back lighting

Noun

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controluce m (invariable)

  1. silhouette
  2. (cinematography) a backlit shot

Adverb

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controluce

  1. against, or into the light