vaudeville
Meaning
- (historical, uncountable) A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.
- (countable, historical) An entertainment in this style.
Synonyms
musical comedy
comic sketch
variety show/theatre
music-hall
musical hall
Translations
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈvɔ.d(ə).vɪl/
Etymology
Borrowed from French vaudeville.
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