Shadow Play Definition

noun

A play produced by showing to the audience only the shadows of actors or puppets on a screen.

Webster's New World

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.

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Synonyms:
shadow show
galanty show

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Noun

Singular:

shadow play

Plural:

shadow-plays

Origin of Shadow Play

From shadow + play.

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