ventriloquy
/ven'triləkwizm/ Cách viết khác : (ventriloquy) /ven'triləkwi/
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Definition
Noun: - The art or practice of speaking in such a manner that the voice appears to come from a source other than the speaker, typically from a puppet or dummy manipulated by the performer (a ventriloquist).
Usage
- Ventriloquy is an uncountable noun referring to the skill or performance art itself.
- It is used in contexts discussing entertainment, illusion, or specialized vocal techniques.
Examples
- The comedian studied ventriloquy for years to perfect his act.
- Her impressive ventriloquy made it seem as if the wooden doll was having a real conversation.
- Ventriloquy requires precise control of one's vocal cords and lip movements.
Advanced Usage
- "The art of ventriloquy": A common phrase emphasizing its nature as a skilled craft.
- He dedicated his life to mastering the art of ventriloquy.
- "To practice ventriloquy": To engage in training or performing this skill.
- She practices ventriloquy every day to keep her skills sharp.
Variants and Related Words
- Ventriloquism (n): A complete synonym for ventriloquy; the two words are interchangeable.
- Ventriloquist (n): A person who performs ventriloquy.
- The ventriloquist and his dummy were the highlight of the show.
Synonyms
- Voice throwing: (Informal) The act of making one's voice seem to come from elsewhere.
Related Phrases
- "To throw one's voice": An idiomatic phrase meaning to practice ventriloquy.
- The performer's ability to throw his voice astonished the audience.
Noun
- the art of projecting your voice so that it seems to come from another source (as from a ventriloquist's dummy)