Pantomime: meaning, definitions and examples
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pantomime
[ หpรฆn.tษ.maษชm ]
performing arts
Pantomime is a type of theatrical performance where actors use gestures, movements, and expressions to tell a story without words. It often involves exaggerated actions and facial expressions to convey emotions and actions.
Synonyms
gestural acting, mime, silent performance
Examples of usage
- The actors in the pantomime were so skilled that the audience could understand the story without any dialogue.
- She performed a beautiful pantomime of a bird taking flight.
Translations
Translations of the word "pantomime" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pantomima
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเฅเคเคพเคญเคฟเคจเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช Pantomime
๐ฎ๐ฉ pantomim
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะฐะฝัะพะผัะผะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pantomima
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใใคใ (pantomaimu)
๐ซ๐ท pantomime
๐ช๐ธ pantomima
๐น๐ท pandomim
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌํฐ๋ง์ (panteoma-im)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุงูุชูู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ pantomima
๐ธ๐ฐ pantomรญma
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅง (yว jรน)
๐ธ๐ฎ pantomima
๐ฎ๐ธ pantomรญm
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะฐะฝัะพะผะธะผะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแแแแ (pant'omima)
๐ฆ๐ฟ pantomima
๐ฒ๐ฝ pantomima
Word origin
The term 'pantomime' originated from the ancient Greek words 'panto' (meaning 'all') and 'mimos' (meaning 'imitator'). It was initially used to refer to a solo performance by a mimic artist. Over time, pantomime evolved into a popular form of entertainment in Europe, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, pantomime remains a beloved art form in theater and is often performed during the holiday season in the United Kingdom.
See also: mime.