shadow theatre

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Definition von shadow theatre im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Shadow play (Chinese: 皮影戏, pi ying xi) is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images. It is popular in various cultures. At present, more than 20 countries are known to have shadow show troupes. The art form is sometimes called shadow puppetry or shadow theatre when shown under a grand presentation

Silbentrennung

shad·ow the·a·tre

Türkische aussprache

şädō thiıtır

Aussprache

/ˈsʜaˌdō ˈᴛʜēətər/ /ˈʃæˌdoʊ ˈθiːətɜr/

Etymologie

[ 'sha-(")dO ] (noun.) before 12th century. Middle English shadwe, from Old English sceaduw-, sceadu shade.