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shadow play artinya

wayang

shadow play in Indonesian: wayang. In English, shadow play means an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.

Indonesian words for shadow play

form of storytelling using opaque figures in front of an illuminated backdrop
wayang

English meaning of shadow play

  1. noun An ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.
  2. noun A play of this form.

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Questions about shadow play in Indonesian

What is the meaning of shadow play in Indonesian?
Shadow play in Indonesian is wayang.
Apa arti shadow play?
Shadow play: wayang.
What does shadow play mean in English?
Shadow play means an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment using opaque, often articulated figures in front of an illuminated backdrop to create the illusion of moving images.

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