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Wayang
An Indonesian puppet. The most commonly known is Wayang Kulit, the Javanese shadow puppet made from animal skin.
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noun
- 1
An Indonesian puppet. The most commonly known is Wayang Kulit, the Javanese shadow puppet made from animal skin.
- 2
A shadow theatre.
- 3
A shadow theatre performance.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Wayang"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| wongnoun | (slang) The penis. |
| orangnoun | (informal) Clipping of orangutan. [An arboreal ape, characterised by their shaggy reddish-brown coat and long arms, which comprise the genus Pongo, native to Borneo and Sumatra.] |
| javanesenoun | A person belonging to the Javanese people (one of the indigenous groups native to Java island). |
| balinesenoun | Of or relating to Bali, its inhabitants, or their language or culture. |
| bebernoun | — |
| wajangnoun | Alternative form of wayang. [Traditional Indonesian arts performance (shadow puppetry, theatrical, dance, etc.) originating from Java island.] |
| jogednoun | (cultural arts) traditional Indonesian art performance (dance, folk songs, etc.) commonly found in Javanese, Balinese, and Sundanese culture accompanied by gamelan instrument and ensemble. |
| jaipongannoun | A traditional dance of the Sundanese people of Indonesia. |
| jogetnoun | (cultural arts) classical Javanese dance accompanied by the gamelan instrument and ensemble. |
| jaipongnoun | Alternative form of jaipongan. [A traditional dance of the Sundanese people of Indonesia.] |
| backwingverb | To flap the wings in such a way as to push air forward, thereby slowing forward momentum. |
| topengnoun | (countable, uncountable) A dramatic form of Indonesian dance with masked, costumed performers who interpret traditional myths and fables. |
| sindhenannoun | The improvisational singing of Javanese gamelan music. |
| bedhayanoun | A sacred ritual Javanese dance, associated with the royal palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. |
| srimpinoun | A ritual dance of Java in Indonesia, associated with the royal palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta. |
| djongnoun | (historical) An ancient kind of sailing ship originating from Java. |
| ketjaknoun | A form of Balinese musical drama featuring rhythmic, percussive chanting. |
| legongnoun | A Balinese dance traditionally performed by girls before the age of puberty. |
| bedoyonoun | Alternative form of bedhaya. [A sacred ritual Javanese dance, associated with the royal palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta.] |
| javaneenoun | (archaic) A Javanese person. |
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