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VENTRILOQUIST [2 records]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)

Spanish

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Record 2 2022-11-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
DEF

[An] artist who practices the art of ventriloquism (also known as ventriloquy), in which the person "throws" his or her voice to make it seem like it's coming from the puppet or doll he or she is holding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
DEF

[Un] illusionniste qui utilise ses cordes vocales et non son ventre pour prêter la parole à un autre personnage, généralement une marionnette, en émettant les paroles sans bouger les lèvres.

Spanish

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