ventriloquism

ven·tril·o·quism | \ ven-ˈtri-lə-ˌkwi-zəm

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Definition of ventriloquism

1 : the production of the voice in such a way that the sound seems to come from a source other than the vocal organs of the speaker

2 : the expression of one's views and attitudes through another especially : such expression by a writer through a fictional character or literary persona

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Recent Examples on the Web Fallon proceeded to show off his ventriloquism skills, giving the puppet a French accent as the pair conversed about the Tonight Show book club and, later, sang a duet with guest (and Los Espookys star) Fred Armisen. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, "Jimmy Fallon terrorizes Fred Armisen with that creepy Timothée Chalamet doll," 24 July 2019 Her parents weren't into her interest in ventriloquism. — Kayla Keegan, Good Housekeeping, "'America's Got Talent' Winner Darci Lynne Farmer Almost Didn't Become a Ventriloquist," 15 Aug. 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018 Renowned ballerina Marianela Nuñez was whirling through fouettes, while a ventriloquism record explained how to make a dummy recite the alphabet. — Lawrence Toppman, charlotteobserver, "He’s performed naked, and choreographed a GoT wedding. His Charlotte work is ... different.," 23 May 2018

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“Ventriloquism.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ventriloquism. Accessed 21 January 2020.

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