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Circus Themed Vocabulary

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A performance art involving swinging tethered weights through a variety of rhythmical and geometric patterns, practiced by some circus performers.

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Acrobat

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A performer who entertains with feats of agility and balance, typically in a circus.

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Fire Eater

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A performer who amazes the audience by putting flaming objects into their mouth without getting hurt, often featured in a circus.

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Trapeze

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An acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by ropes or metal straps, used especially by aerialists in a circus.

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Juggler

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A performer skilled in tossing and catching multiple objects in the air, commonly seen in circuses.

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Contortionist

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A performer who showcases extreme physical flexibility, bending and twisting their body into unusual positions, often in a circus.

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Circus Parade

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A public procession, often featuring performers, animals, and colorful floats, that announces the arrival of a circus to town.

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Clown

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A comic performer known for their slapstick humor and colorful clothing, often a central figure in circuses.

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High Wire

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A tightly stretched rope or wire high above the ground on which acrobats perform, often seen in a circus.

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Stilt Walker

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A performer who walks on stilts, towering above the crowd for entertainment, often seen in parades and circuses.

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Roustabout

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A laborer responsible for the setup and dismantling of the circus tents and equipment, as well as assisting in various capacities during the show.

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Aerialist

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A circus performer who performs acts in the air, on equipment such as trapezes, hoops, or silks.

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Tumbler

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A gymnastic artist who performs flips, rolls, and somersaults, demonstrating agility and skill in a circus.

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Menagerie

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A collection of animals trained to perform tricks and display unusual behaviors, historically part of many traditional circuses.

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Big Top

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The main tent of a traveling circus where the performances take place.

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Ringmaster

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The host or announcer in a circus, traditionally responsible for introducing the acts to the audience.

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Unicycle

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A one-wheeled vehicle typically ridden by performers showcasing balance and coordination in a circus.

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Magician

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An entertainer who performs magic tricks, illusions, and sleight of hand, often part of circus shows.

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Calliope

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A musical instrument with steam-whistles, played by a keyboard, producing a circus-like atmosphere with its distinctive sound at carnivals and fairs.

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Marquee

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A large tent or structure, usually with a peaked top, that houses circus performances and exhibitions.

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