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[Gk., all-imitating]

A term that commonly refers to theatrical shows imparting action without the use of words or song. In Britain the term more specifically refers to a form of Christmas comic entertainment, dating from the early 18th century, which uses music, dance, and mime to stage familiar fairy tales.

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