Pantomime
Pantomime , noun
[French, from Latin pantomimus, Greek {not transcribed}, lit., all-imitating; pa^s, panto`s, all + {not transcribed} to imitate: compare Italian pantomimo. See Mimic.]
1.
A universal mimic; an actor who assumes many parts; also, any actor. [Obsolete]
2.
One who acts his part by gesticulation or dumb show only, without speaking; a pantomimist; a mime.
[He] saw a pantomime perform so well that he could follow the performance from the action alone.
3.
A dramatic representation by actors who use only dumb show; a depiction of an event, narrative, or situation using only gestures and bodily movements, without speaking; hence, dumb show, generally.
4.
A dramatic and spectacular entertainment of which dumb acting as well as burlesque dialogue, music, and dancing by Clown, Harlequin, etc., are features.
Pantomime , adjective
Representing only in mute actions; pantomimic; as, a pantomime dance.