Vaudeville



GRE

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 歌舞杂耍表演, 轻歌舞剧
• ［英］ 歌舞杂耍表演, 综艺节目 ( variety)

Webster Collegiate

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)
• ? vaudevillian noun or adjective

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