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Vaudeville
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Vaudeville
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1. mainly US and Canadian
variety entertainment consisting of short acts such as acrobatic turns, song-and-dance routines, animal acts, etc, popular esp in the early 20th century
. Brit name: music hall2.
a light or comic theatrical piece interspersed with songs and dances
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Vaudeville
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1. US
a.
a stage show consisting of mixed specialty acts, including songs, dances, comic skits, acrobatic performances, etc.
b.
this branch of entertainment generally
2. Rare
a comic theatrical piece interspersed with songs and dances
3. Obsolete
a satirical or topical song, often with pantomime
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Vaudeville
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1.
a. Stage entertainment offering a variety of short acts such as slapstick turns, song-and-dance routines, and juggling performances.
b. A theatrical performance of this kind; a variety show.
2. A light comic play that often includes songs, pantomime, and dances.
3. A popular, often satirical song.
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