Pantomime

n. [Fr. pantomime, It. & Sp. pantomimo, Lat. pantomimus, Gr. παντόμιμος, properly all-imitating, from πᾶς, παντός, all, and μιμεῖσθαι, to imitate.] 1. One who acts his part by gesticulation only, without speaking; an actor who expresses his meaning by mute action. I would our pantomimes and stage-players would examine themselves and their calling by this rule. Sanderson.

2. A representation given by actors who use only gesticulation, and do not speak; a theatrical entertainment given in dumb show.
3. A species of musical entertainment connected with dumb show. Busby.