Chironomy
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /kaɪˈɹɒnəmi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chironomy is a noun meaning (rhetoric) The art of using effective hand gestures, especially (historical) in Greco-Roman contexts.
Meaning
(rhetoric) The art of using effective hand gestures, especially (historical) in Greco-Roman contexts.
More Meanings
- (music) The skill of conducting music with hand gestures.
Word Forms
- chironomies
Related Words
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