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Vaudeville: meaning, definitions and examples

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vaudeville

 

[ หˆvษ”หdษ™หŒvษชl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theater performance

Vaudeville is a theatrical variety show that gained popularity in the United States from the late 19th century through the early 20th century. It featured a mixture of specialty acts, such as musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians, and circus performers, often performed in succession. Vaudeville was known for its family-friendly entertainment, making it accessible to a wide audience. The format of vaudeville influenced the development of modern entertainment, including television variety shows and musical theater.

Synonyms

cabaret, entertainment, variety show

Examples of usage

  • The vaudeville acts captivated audiences across America.
  • She performed her stand-up routine in a vaudeville theater.
  • The history of vaudeville is rich with talented performers.
  • Vaudeville shows were a staple of early 20th-century entertainment.

Translations

Translations of the word "vaudeville" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ‰เคกเคตเคฟเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Varietรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะตะฒั–ะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wodewil

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒดใ‚ฉใƒผใƒ‰ใƒ“ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vodvil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณด๋“œ๋นŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุฏููŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญŒ่ˆžๆ‚่€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vaudeville

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะพะดะตะฒะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vodvil

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vaudeville

Etymology

The term 'vaudeville' has its roots in the French word 'voix de ville', which translates to 'voice of the city'. Originally, it referred to a type of musical play that emerged in the 14th and 15th centuries in France. These performances often included humor, music, and sketches. However, the modern form of vaudeville that we recognize today began to take shape in the United States around the 1880s, drawing influence from various European theatrical traditions. It became a popular theatrical form, especially during the 1890s, providing a platform for early comedians, musicians, and dancers. Key figures in vaudeville included acts like The Marx Brothers and Buster Keaton. The decline of vaudeville in the 1930s was due in part to the rise of talking films and changes in entertainment preferences, but its legacy continues to influence various forms of contemporary performance.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,132, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.