VAUDEVILLE


Meaning of VAUDEVILLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈvȯd-vəl, ˈväd-, ˈvōd-, -ˌvil; ˈvȯ-də-, ˈvä-, ˈvō- ]

noun

Etymology: French, from Middle French, popular satirical song, alteration of vaudevire, from vau-de-Vire valley of Vire, town in northwest France where such songs were composed

Date: 1827

1. : a light often comic theatrical piece frequently combining pantomime, dialogue, dancing, and song

2. : stage entertainment consisting of various acts (as performing animals, acrobats, comedians, dancers, or singers)

• vaude·vil·lian ˌvȯd-ˈvil-yən, ˌväd-, ˌvōd-; ˌvȯ-də-, ˌvä-, ˌvō- noun or adjective

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