Definitions for phantasmagoria
fænˌtæz məˈgɔr i ə, -ˈgoʊr-phan·tas·mago·ri·a

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1. phantasmagorianoun

   a constantly changing medley of real or imagined images (as in a dream)

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1. phantasmagorianoun

   A series of events involving rapid changes in light intensity and colour.

2. phantasmagorianoun

   A dreamlike state where real and imagined elements are blurred together.

3. Etymology: From φάντασμα + αγορευειν

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1. Phantasmagoria

   Phantasmagoria (American pronunciation , also fantasmagorie, fantasmagoria) was a form of horror theatre that (among other techniques) used one or more magic lanterns to project frightening images, such as skeletons, demons, and ghosts, onto walls, smoke, or semi-transparent screens, typically using rear projection to keep the lantern out of sight. Mobile or portable projectors were used, allowing the projected image to move and change size on the screen, and multiple projecting devices allowed for quick switching of different images. In many shows, the use of spooky decoration, total darkness, (auto-)suggestive verbal presentation, and sound effects were also key elements. Some shows added a variety of sensory stimulation, including smells and electric shocks. Such elements as required fasting, fatigue (late shows), and drugs have been mentioned as methods of making sure spectators would be more convinced of what they saw. The shows started under the guise of actual séances in Germany in the late 18th century and gained popularity through most of Europe (including Britain) throughout the 19th century. The word "phantasmagoria" has also been commonly used to indicate changing successions or combinations of fantastic, bizarre, or imagined imagery.

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1. phantasmagoria

   Phantasmagoria is a sequence or series of real or imagined, dreamlike, and often bewildering or confusing images, events, or illusions. It is often used to describe experiences that are surreal, chaotic, rapidly changing, or like something out of a dream or nightmare. The term can also refer to a form of theater or performance that uses a magic lantern to project disturbing or frightening images.

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1. Phantasmagorianoun

   an optical effect produced by a magic lantern. The figures are painted in transparent colors, and all the rest of the glass is opaque black. The screen is between the spectators and the instrument, and the figures are often made to appear as in motion, or to merge into one another

2. Phantasmagorianoun

   the apparatus by which such an effect is produced

3. Phantasmagorianoun

   fig.: A medley of figures; illusive images

4. Etymology: [NL., from Gr. fa`ntasma a phantasm + 'agora` an assembly, fr. 'agei`rein to gather: cf. F. phantasmagorie.]

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1. Phantasmagoria

   Phantasmagoria was a visual kei rock band band formed in November 2004 in Osaka, Japan by Kisaki, the executive of Under Code Production, a popular independent label.

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1. Phantasmagoria

   fan-taz-ma-gō′ri-a, n. a fantastic series of illusive images: a gathering of appearances or figures upon a flat surface by a magic-lantern.—adjs. Phantasmagō′rial, pertaining to or resembling a phantasmagoria; Phantasmagor′ic, -al. [Gr. phantasma, an appearance, agora, an assembly—ageirein, to gather.]

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of phantasmagoria in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

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   The numerical value of phantasmagoria in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=phantasmagoria
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Phantasmagoria
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasmagoria
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/phantasmagoria
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=phantasmagoria
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=phantasmagoria