Mask or mask means a covering for the face, worn to conceal one's identity, as part of a holiday costume, or as professional or sporting gear--
He bought a clown mask for the party, but he needs the rest of the costume.
The doctor still had his surgical mask on, and she didn't recognize him.
Mask may mean to conceal or hide the identity of, literally or figuratively--
His face wore a cheerful expression, meant to mask his true feelings.
That spray will mask the odor, but we'll still have to clean the basement.
Masque or masque ( rhymes with mask ) means an elaborate stage entertainment, or the drama written to accompany it--
This masque was written to entertain the queen and her court.
The original masque had a musical interlude, but I think we can skip that.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"This masque contains a pantomime, in which every player wears a different mask."
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