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Whimsical Wonders of Global Carnivals
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  • 1. Performer who tosses and catches multiple objects in the air
  • 2. Decorated vehicle that parades during carnival celebrations
  • 3. Spanish word meaning 'crazy,' often describing wild carnival antics
  • 4. Annual festival with music, dancing, and masquerades
  • 6. A festive event featuring people in elaborate masks and costumes
  • 8. Italian word for a carnival street parade featuring floats
  • 9. Motion of carnival rides such as teacups or carousels
  • 11. Handheld musical instrument shaken to keep rhythmic beats
  • 14. Medieval entertainer often seen in bright costumes and bells
  • 17. Spectacular nighttime explosion of colors marking carnival's end
  • 18. Coverings worn over the face to conceal identity during festivities
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  • 5. Comical performer often seen with painted face and red nose
  • 7. Area with rides and games often set up for carnivals
  • 10. French term for a type of drum used in festive music
  • 12. Long poles used to walk higher above the crowd in costume
  • 13. Famous colorful festival known for beads, masks, and revelry
  • 15. Colorful piece of cloth worn on the head or neck in parades
  • 16. Small colored pieces of paper thrown during festive carnival moments
  • 19. Organized procession of people and floats in the streets
  • 20. Musician providing rhythmic beats often heard at carnival parades

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