词汇 | mumming |
释义 | mumming noun uk /ˈmʌm.ɪŋ/ us /ˈmʌm.ɪŋ/ [ C or U ] (especially in the past) performing by mummers(= performers who are not trained actors who take part in traditional theatre), or a play performed by mummers: At Christmas, mumming often occurred during mass. His mummings were often performed at court. [ U ] bad acting: The film contains some awful mumming from usually reliable performers. Related words mummer mummer's play Mumming and masking were forbidden in 1435. The concept has nothing to do with mumming or related drama. Lydgate left a substantial body of dramatic work, primarily mummings, but also a pageant and poetry. Good sense and choreographic grace have been abandoned in favour of frenetic mumming and an entire absence of credibility. Cinema & theatre: acting, rehearsing & performing act out am-dram amateur theater appearance blocking camp camp it up chew enact improvisation offstage re-enact recreation rep restage stage business stage fright understudy unperformable unperformed |
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