ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: from the phrase walk around
1. or walk-round ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷
a. : a number in a blackface minstrel show in which all the performers dance around the stage one at a time often with each one doing his specialty on coming to the center of the stage ; broadly : a dance number in which the entire company of performers moves in a circle
b. : the music for such a number
his minstrel leader asked him to compose a new walk-around … for use the next day — Time
2. : a circus act in which a clown or group of clowns walk all the way around the arena performing as they go