stage whisper

/ˌsteɪdʒ ˈwɪspər/
/ˌsteɪdʒ ˈhwɪspər/
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Definitions of stage whisper
  1. noun
    a loud whisper that can be overheard; on the stage it is heard by the audience but it supposed to be inaudible to the rest of the cast
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    type of:
    susurration, voicelessness, whisper, whispering
    speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
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