dumbshows

[US]/ˈdʌmʃoʊz/
[UK]/ˈdʌmʃoʊz/

Translation

n.A theatrical performance using only gestures and movements without speaking; a pantomime.; Gestures or movements used to convey meaning without words.

Example Sentences

the actors performed elaborate dumbshows to convey the silent drama.

medieval theater often featured dumbshows as elaborate introductions.

the dumbshows communicated complex emotions through gesture alone.

renaissance productions sometimes included symbolic dumbshows before dialogue began.

the silent dumbshows captivated the audience with their expressive movements.

historical records describe elaborate dumbshows in royal entertainments.

the playwright used dumbshows to establish the play's emotional tone.

choreographers studied ancient dumbshows for inspiration.

the dumbshows employed exaggerated gestures to ensure clarity.

audiences in the sixteenth century were familiar with theatrical dumbshows.

silent dumbshows served as effective dramatic devices in early modern theater.

the director incorporated traditional dumbshows into the modern production.

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