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ventriloquist


Meanings
  • noun

    A person who manipulates a doll or figure, usually with a hidden speaker, to give the illusion that the doll is speaking.

    - "Synthia has been practicing ventriloquism for years."
    - "The ventriloquist's dummy came to life on stage."

Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=75857748"
  2. /vɛnˈtɹɪl.ə.kwɪst/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4646063"

Synonyms

biloquist
Rhymes
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appliance , grapples , harness , harvest , chassis
Variants
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ventriloquist , ventriloquistic , ventriloquists
Etymology
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The term 'ventriloquist' comes from the Latin 'ventriloquia' meaning 'speaking to the entrails'. This refers to the ancient belief that the voices of the spirits were heard from the stomach.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of ventriloquism was in ancient Egypt around 2500 BC.

  2. The largest ventriloquist convention is held annually in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, USA.


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  1. Puppetry: Ventriloquism is a form of puppetry where the performer's voice is used to make it appear as if the puppet is speaking.

  2. Illusion: Ventriloquism is an illusion where the audience believes that the voice is coming from the puppet, not the ventriloquist.


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Ventriloquism has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations. It has been used in various forms of entertainment, from spiritual rituals to modern comedy shows. Famous ventriloquists include Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy, and Jeff Dunham.

How to Memorize "ventriloquist"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person holding a wooden dummy with a hidden speaker.
    - Imagine the ventriloquist's voice coming from the dummy's mouth.

  2. associate

    - Associate the image of a puppet with the word 'ventriloquist'.
    - Think of a hidden speaker when you hear the word 'ventriloquist'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym VENT for 'Voice, Entertainment, Nuts-and-bolts, and Talent' to remember the key elements of ventriloquism.


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