shadow play
See also: shadowplay
English
Alternative forms
Noun
shadow play (countable and uncountable, plural shadow plays)
- 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.
- Synonym: shadow puppetry
- A play of this form.
Translations
form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop
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