Associations to the word «Vaudeville»

Wiktionary

VAUDEVILLE, noun. (historical) (uncountable) A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment originated from France and which flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.
VAUDEVILLE, noun. (historical) (countable) An entertainment in this style.

Dictionary definition

VAUDEVILLE, noun. A variety show with songs and comic acts etc..

Wise words

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