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Record 1 2011-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Performing Arts
DEF

A ... puppet controlled from above by rods or strings suspended from a hand-held control [and that has a body] made of wood, fabric, paper, foam rubber, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts du spectacle
CONT

Les marionnettes à fils sont manipulées avec des fils qui relient les parties du corps de la marionnette à une croix appelée «contrôle». Le marionnettiste tient le contrôle d'une main et de l'autre il tire les fils qui font bouger la marionnette.

Key term(s)
  • marionnette à fil

Spanish

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