Kathakali
noun /ˌkʌtəˈkʌli/, /ˌkɑːtəˈkɑːli/
/ˌkʌtəˈkʌli/, /ˌkɑːtəˈkɑːli/
[uncountable] (Indian English)- a form of dramatic dance that is based on Hindu literature, in which the dancers perform as characters by wearing brightly coloured clothing and masks and using mime (= the use of movement and expression to tell a story)
- classical styles of dance such as Kathakali
- the stylized costumes and masks of Kathakali
- Kathakali eclipses other dance forms by its grandeur.