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  1. circushalloffame.com › glossary-of-circus-terminologyGlossary of Circus Terminology

    -C- Calliope: A discordant musical consisting of a series of whistles activated by either air or steam. Remember it is pronounces Kal-E-Ope with long E and O. Candy Butchers: Concession salesman who sells concession items on the circus seats before and during a performance.

  2. Feb 20, 2024 · Spanish Web: A long soft rope on which circus performers climb and perform an "aerial ballet". Speck: Short for spectacle. The grand entrance or parade of performers usually at the beginning of the show. Many circuses had several themed specks during a performance, (example - a Mother Goose speck).

  3. a group of traveling entertainers including acrobats, clowns, and trained animals, or a performance by such a group, often in a tent: He quit school in the eighth grade to join the circus. We saw the circus set up in a tent in the middle of the city. A circus is also something noisy and confused:

  4. By exploring the rich history, unique acts, and cultural significance of the circus, you can expand your English vocabulary in a meaningful and memorable way. Remember to practice regularly, use the new words in context, and engage with the material to reinforce your learning.

  5. Apr 21, 2024 · Here are 20 circus idioms in English with meaning and example sentence for each. 1. Juggle many balls. Meaning: To multitask effectively. Example: She juggles many balls with her two jobs. 2. Clown around. Meaning: To behave playfully and foolishly. Example: Stop clowning around and do your homework!

  6. Circus is highly ambiguous jargon for ‘London headquarters’; the word refers to the address at Cambridge Circus, but the expression the Circus also carries negative connotations of frivolity and confusion.

  7. The following is a selected bibliography of books and articles related to circus vocabulary and terms.

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