Chironomy

Translation of "chironomy" into Russian

Noun

chironomy

chironomies pl

Chironomy was used in ancient times to guide choirs.

Хирономия использовалась в древние времена для руководства хорами.

Noun

The art or practice of using hand gestures to direct a musical performance, especially in choral music.

The choir director's expertise in chironomy ensured that the singers followed the tempo and dynamics perfectly.

The use of expressive hand gestures in oratory or rhetoric to convey meaning and enhance persuasion.

Classical rhetoricians placed great importance on chironomy to move their audiences.