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pantomime

[ˈpæntəmaɪm]

pantomime Definition

  • 1a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music
  • 2a play or entertainment in which the performers express themselves mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of music
  • 3the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech

Using pantomime: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pantomime" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The actors performed a pantomime of the story.

  • Example

    The children were delighted by the pantomime of Cinderella.

  • Example

    He communicated with pantomime since he was deaf and mute.

pantomime Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pantomime

Phrases with pantomime

  • a theatrical representation of a horse made up of two performers, one at the front and one at the back, who walk in unison to create the impression of a horse's movement

    Example

    The pantomime horse was a popular feature of British pantomimes.

  • a character in a play or film who is typically evil and behaves in an exaggeratedly wicked way

    Example

    The actor played the pantomime villain with relish, eliciting boos and hisses from the audience.

  • a male actor dressed in drag as an elderly woman, a traditional role in British pantomime

    Example

    The pantomime dame was a highlight of the show, with her outrageous costumes and bawdy humor.

Origins of pantomime

from Greek 'panto-' meaning 'all' + 'mimos' meaning 'imitator'

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Summary: pantomime in Brief

Pantomime [ˈpæntəmaɪm] is a form of dramatic entertainment that originated in Roman mime. It involves performers expressing meaning through gestures accompanied by music, or mutely by gestures, often to the accompaniment of music. The term also refers to the art or technique of conveying emotions, actions, feelings, etc., by gestures without speech. Examples include a pantomime horse, a pantomime villain, and a pantomime dame.

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