chironomy
Definitions
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- noun The science which treats of the rules of pantomimic gesticulation or of significant gesture.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- noun The art of moving the hands in oratory or in pantomime; gesture.
Examples
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Based on the method of Solemses as taught by the late Dom Joseph Gajard, the workshop was designed as a series of classes and chant practices for the intermediate/advanced student with special emphasis on Gregorian rhythm, modality, and chironomy.
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Not exactly the fluid arsis / thesis Gregorian chant chironomy in which I was trained, but entirely appropriate and providing an entertaining background choreography.)
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Not exactly the fluid arsis / thesis Gregorian chant chironomy in which I was trained, but entirely appropriate and providing an entertaining background choreography.)
Note
The word 'chironomy' comes from Greek roots meaning 'hand' and 'manage'.
