Puppetry: meaning, definitions and examples

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puppetry

 

[ หˆpสŒpษชtri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art form

Puppetry is a form of theatre or performance that involves the manipulation of puppets to create stories and entertain an audience. It can include various techniques such as string puppetry, hand puppetry, and shadow puppetry.

Synonyms

marionette theatre, puppet performance, puppet show

Examples of usage

  • The puppetry performance captivated the children.
  • She studied puppetry in art school.
  • Puppetry can convey complex emotions.
  • They organized a puppetry festival in the town.

Translations

Translations of the word "puppetry" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น teatro de marionetes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค เคชเฅเคคเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Puppenspiel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wayang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปัะปัŒะบะฐั€ัั‚ะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ teatr lalek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบบๅฝขๅŠ‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marionnettes

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tรญteres

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kukla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ธํ˜•๊ทน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู…ู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ loutkovรฉ divadlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรกbkovรฉ divadlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœจๅถๆˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lutkovno gledaliลกฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gagnrรฆn leikritun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ัƒั‹ั€ัˆะฐา› ั‚ะตะฐั‚ั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒœแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ—แƒ”แƒแƒขแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kukla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tรญteres

Etymology

The term 'puppetry' derives from the word 'puppet', which dates back to the late Middle English period, originating from the Old French term 'poupette', a diminutive form of 'poupe', meaning 'doll' or 'puppet'. Puppetry has ancient roots, with evidence of puppet-like figures being used in various cultures worldwide, ranging from ancient Egypt and Greece to Asia and beyond. Over centuries, puppetry evolved into a recognized art form, blending storytelling, drama, and visual artistry. The techniques and styles of puppetry vary widely depending on cultural contexts, and today, it includes a broad range of methods from shadow puppetry to marionettes, showcasing its adaptability and enduring appeal.