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Marionette
A puppet controlled from above using wires or strings.
Bunraku
Traditional Japanese puppet theater featuring large dolls operated by multiple puppeteers.
Ventiloquism
An act of stagecraft in which a person (ventriloquist) changes their voice so that it appears the voice is coming from elsewhere, usually a puppet.
Puppeteer
An artist who manipulates and brings a puppet to life during a performance.
Shadow Puppetry
A form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.
Hand Puppet
A type of puppet that is controlled by one hand which occupies the interior of the puppet.
Rod Puppet
A puppet constructed around a central rod secured to the head. A puppeteer moves the rod to control the puppet.
Finger Puppet
A small puppet that fits on a single finger and is operated by moving the finger.
Puppetry
The art of designing, making, and manipulating puppets for the purpose of a performance.
Muppet
A term referring to the trademarked brand of puppet characters created by Jim Henson, which are known for their unique style and range of expressions.
Punch and Judy
A traditional puppet show featuring Mr. Punch and his wife Judy, characterized by fast-paced, humorous dialogue and comical violence.
Lip Sync
The synchronization of puppet mouth movements with prerecorded or live vocal performance.
Puppet Costume
The attire or outfit designed specifically for a puppet character, which can enhance the puppet's personality and role in a performance.
Puppet Manipulation
The skillful control and movement of a puppet by a puppeteer to convey emotion, intent, and action.
Arm Rod
A thin rod attached to a puppet's arm to allow the puppeteer to manipulate it, creating more lifelike movements.
Puppet Play
A scripted dramatic performance featuring puppets as the primary characters.
Animatronic
A type of puppetry where puppets are animated through the use of electronics, mechanics, and robotics.
Puppet Making
The process of creating puppets from various materials and techniques, tailored to the needs of specific performances.
Black Light Puppetry
Puppetry using ultraviolet lighting to create fluorescent effects on puppets, often with the remainder of the scene in darkness.
Puppetry Script
A written text that outlines the dialogue, actions, and technical cues for a puppet performance.
Tabletop Puppetry
A form of puppetry where the puppets are operated on top of a table, allowing for intricate and detailed movements.
Cantastoria
A form of theatrical storytelling involving the presentation of pictures with accompanying narration, which may include live music or sung dialogue.
String Puppetry
Puppetry involving the use of strings or threads to control the movements of a puppet, such as a marionette.
Glove Puppetry
A form of puppetry where the puppeteer's hand fits inside the puppet, with each finger controlling a different part of the puppet's body.
Polyfoam
A lightweight, flexible foam often used in the construction of puppets to create shapes and forms.
Mechanical Puppetry
A form of puppetry that uses mechanical means to create movement in puppets, often involving levers, gears, and other intricate systems.
Sokushinbutsu
A form of puppet movement that seeks to create a synchronized, lifelike motion that can mimic involuntary actions, such as breathing.
Puppet Staging
The space in which puppet performances take place, which can be a traditional stage, a portable booth, or a custom-built environment.
Lives
The perceived autonomy and personality of a puppet character as brought to life by effective puppetry.
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