Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A French mime artist: Marcel Marceau was a world-renowned French performer, famous for his art of silent storytelling through mime.
   • The stage persona "Bip": He is particularly associated with his white-faced clown character named Bip.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Marcel Marceau performed for over 60 years, bringing the art of mime to international audiences.
  • The silent eloquence of Marcel Marceau transcended language barriers.

Advanced Usage

• Referring to the art form or style: The name "Marcel Marceau" can be used to represent the classical style of French mime theater.
  • His performance was a tribute to the tradition of Marcel Marceau.

Variants and Related Words

• Mime (n): The theatrical technique of expressing an idea or telling a story without using speech.
  • She studied mime at a famous academy.
• Pantomime (n): A dramatic entertainment, often for children, involving music, topical jokes, and slapstick comedy; also used as a synonym for mime.
  • The play relied heavily on pantomime.

Synonyms

• The Mime: A common epithet used to refer to him.
• Master Mime: Emphasizing his skill and status in the art form.

Related Phrases

• The art of silence: A phrase often associated with his work and philosophy.
  • Marcel Marceau was the world's foremost ambassador for the art of silence.

Noun

1. French mime famous for his sad-faced clown (born in 1923)