Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ventriloquism

noun

/vɛnˈtrɪləˌkwɪzəm/

Definition

Ventriloquism is the art of speaking without moving the lips, typically while making a puppet appear to be speaking.

Examples

The ventriloquism performance amazed the audience, as the puppet seemed to have its own personality.
Learning ventriloquism requires practice to master the art of voice control and puppet manipulation.
Many comedians incorporate ventriloquism into their acts for comedic effect.

Meaning

The practice involves a performer, called a ventriloquist, who controls the voice of a figure or dummy, creating the illusion that the puppet is speaking independently.