CultureAugust 28, 2026
marionette
mar-ee-uh-NET
Definition
A puppet operated from above by strings or wires attached to its limbs.
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'marionnette,' a diminutive form of 'Marion,' which was a pet name for Marie. It originally referred to little figures of the Virgin Mary, often used in puppet shows.
In the news
The author uses this term as a metaphor to describe how the music seemed to pull and control the dancers' movements, as if they were being manipulated by invisible strings.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago at Jacob’s Pillow this week, closing the 2026 Ted Shawn Theatre summer season
Read the full article ↗The Berkshire Edge