Ventriloquism (noun)

The art of speaking or singing so as to make it appear that the sound is coming from another source, often a dummy or a ventriloquist's puppet.

Origin:

Mid 17th century: from latin ventriloquus "ventriloquist", from venter "belly" + loqui "to speak".

Examples:

1. He was a master of ventriloquism and could throw his voice to make it seem like it was coming from a distance.
2. Ventriloquism is often used as a form of entertainment.
3. The ventriloquist's dummy was a key part of the act.
4. Ventriloquism can also be used in voice acting and dubbing.
5. He was able to perform ventriloquism without the use of a dummy.