Delsartian

adjective

Del·​sar·​ti·​an

(ˈ)del¦särtēən

: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a system or method of using body movements to express emotional concepts

Word History

Etymology

François A.N.C. Delsarte †1871 French teacher of dramatic and musical expression who invented the system + English -ian

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