ventriloquy (noun)

1. In Greek mythology, there is a tale of a ventriloquist who possessed the ability to speak through stone statues.

2. In the horror movie, the villain used ventriloquy to create an eerie and terrifying atmosphere.

3. During the Renaissance period, ventriloquy was a popular form of entertainment among the royalty and nobility.

4. The grand opera house was designed with special acoustics to enhance the ventriloquy performances.