English Explanatory Dictionary

comic timing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The use of intonation, rhythm, cadence, tempo, and pausing in order to guide the audience's laughter, which then guides the comedic narrative, and ultimately delivers the joke.

Word forms

comic timing
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