shadow theatre

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Определение shadow theatre в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

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

Расстановка переносов

shad·ow the·a·tre

Турецкое произношение

şädō thiıtır

Произношение

/ˈsʜaˌdō ˈᴛʜēətər/ /ˈʃæˌdoʊ ˈθiːətɜr/

Этимология

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