Ventriloquism: meaning, definitions and examples

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ventriloquism

 

[ vษ›nหˆtrษชlษ™kwษชzษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

performance art

Ventriloquism is the art of speaking without moving the lips, usually while making a puppet or dummy appear to be speaking. It involves creating a voice that seems to come from the puppet, rather than the performer. This skill is often used in entertainment, particularly in comedy acts, theater, and children's performances. Ventriloquists practice extensively to master their technique and create a believable illusion. The act often includes humor and audience interaction, making it a popular form of entertainment.

Synonyms

dummy act, puppet show

Examples of usage

  • The ventriloquist performed impressively at the comedy club.
  • Children were enthralled by the ventriloquist's puppet show.
  • She learned ventriloquism to entertain at birthday parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "ventriloquism" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ventriloquismo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‡เค‚เคŸเฅเคฐเคฟเคฒเฅ‹เค•เฅเคตเคฟเคœเคผเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ventriloquismus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ventriloquisme

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตะฝั‚ั€ะธะปะพะบะฒั–ะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wentrylokwizm

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่…น่ฉฑ่ก“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ventriloquisme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ventriloquismo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ventriloquizm

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณตํ™”์ˆ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูู† ุงู„ุชุญุฏุซ ู…ู† ุงู„ุจุทู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ventriloquismus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ventriloquizmus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่…น่ฏญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ventrilokvizem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kaflaskemmt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะตะฝั‚ั€ะธะปะพะบะฒะธะทะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ventriloquizm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ventriloquismo

Etymology

The term 'ventriloquism' comes from the Latin words 'ventriloquus,' which means 'belly speaker.' The word can be traced back to ancient times, where practitioners were thought to speak from the stomach, hence the name. Historically, ventriloquism was often associated with religious practices, perceived as a means to communicate with spirits or deities without personal involvement. As time progressed, the art form evolved into a popular entertainment medium. Since the 19th century, ventriloquism has been a staple in vaudeville and variety shows, gaining fame through performers like Edgar Bergen and later, Jeff Dunham. The craft requires vocal dexterity, and it has even led to the development of techniques to mimic various accents and characters.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,562, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.