marionette

Meanings

• noun

  A person or object that is controlled and manipulated by another person, often as a form of entertainment.

  - "The puppeteer controlled the marionette with great skill."
  - "The marionette theater was a popular attraction in the town."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with marionette
nettle , fettle , mettle , determine , whetstone

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Variants

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marionette , marionettes

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the French word 'marionnette', meaning 'little Mary'. Marionettes have been used as puppets since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Marionettes are typically made from wood, cloth, and wire.

2. The first recorded marionette show was held in 1461 in Italy.

3. Marionettes can be controlled by up to 10 handlers, each controlling a different part of the puppet.

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Related Concepts

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1. Puppetry: The art of controlling and manipulating puppets to create the illusion of movement and expression.

2. Puppet show: A live performance using puppets as the main actors.

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Culture

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Marionettes have been used in various forms of entertainment throughout history, including puppet shows, operas, and ballets. They have been used to tell stories, educate children, and provide entertainment for audiences of all ages.

How to Memorize "marionette"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person controlling a small puppet with strings. Imagine the intricate movements and expressions the marionette can make.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'marionette' with the image of a small, intricately designed puppet controlled by a puppeteer.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym M-A-R-I-O-N-N-E-T-T-E to remember the definition: Manipulated Artistically Reaching Intricate On-stage Notable Expressive Talented Entertainer.

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