sequential gesture
[sɪˈkwɛnʃəl ˈdʒɛstʃər]
nounpl: sequential gestures
gesto sequencial
1. A series of movements or hand/body motions performed in a specific order, one after another, to communicate meaning or convey information
The conductor used sequential gestures to guide the orchestra through different musical passages.
O maestro usou gestos sequenciais para guiar a orquestra através de diferentes passagens musicais.
2. In sign language, a connected sequence of hand positions and movements that form meaningful communication
In American Sign Language, sequential gestures are essential for expressing complex ideas.
Na Língua de Sinais Americana, os gestos sequenciais são essenciais para expressar ideias complexas.
3. A deliberate pattern of physical movements performed in a predetermined order for instructional, artistic, or communicative purposes
The yoga instructor demonstrated sequential gestures to help students flow smoothly from one pose to another.
A instrutora de ioga demonstrou gestos sequenciais para ajudar os alunos a fluir suavemente de uma postura para outra.
Sequential gestures are particularly important in Brazilian dance traditions such as samba and forró, where precise ordered movements communicate cultural meaning. In American contexts, they're essential in sign language communities, orchestral conducting, and physical theater. Understanding sequential gestures is crucial in non-verbal communication across both cultures.
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