A marotte is a type of puppet or decorative staff, often used in performances, especially in traditional French theater. It typically consists of a carved or dressed figure attached to the end of a stick, with the figure's head being movable. In historical theater, the marotte was used by jesters or clowns and often represented a humorous or satirical character. The puppet’s movements were controlled by the performer, who would move the stick to make the figure appear to interact with the audience. Marottes were popular during medieval and Renaissance periods and are now considered charming, vintage props.

Визначення та значення слова «marotte» англійською мовою

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