Dumb Show (Noun)
Meaning
A performance using gestures and body movements without words.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The actors relied on elaborate costumes and props to convey emotions during the silent dumb show that opened the play.
- As the lights dimmed, the mime troupe began their enchanting dumb show, weaving a tale of love and loss through precise hand gestures.
- The company's use of pantomime and expressive facial expressions turned the dumb show into a memorable experience for the audience.
- Through carefully choreographed movements and exaggerated expressions, the performers created an engaging dumb show that captivated viewers of all ages.
- In the final scene, the ensemble brought the dramatic dumb show to life, freezing in poignant tableaux to convey their characters' emotional turmoil.