Byplay and Dumb show

Byplay

Byplay noun - Incidental activity performed by an actor for dramatic effect.

Dumb show and byplay are semantically related. In some cases you can replace phrase "Dumb show" with "Byplay", this terms are similar.

Dumb show

Dumb show noun - A performance using gestures and body movements without words.
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Synonyms for Dumb show

Byplay and dumb show are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Byplay" with "Dumb show", this terms are similar.

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