Chironomic

/ˌkaɪrəˈnɒmɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to chironomy; concerning the art or study of hand movements, especially in music, dance, or rhetoric.

Etymology

From chironomy + '-ic' (adjective suffix). This term describes anything pertaining to the systematic study or practice of meaningful hand gestures.

Kelly Says

Conductors use chironomic principles when they shape sound with their hands—the visible hand movements aren't decorative but actually communicate tempo and emotional nuance to musicians.

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