Vaudevillian: meaning, definitions and examples
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vaudevillian
[ vษหหdษvษชlษn ]
theatrical performance
A vaudevillian is an entertainer who performs in vaudeville, a theatrical variety show popular in the United States from the early 1880s until the early 1930s. Vaudeville included a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy, song and dance, and magic. These performers typically presented short acts, often lasting only a few minutes, which allowed for a diverse range of entertainment in a single show. The tradition of vaudeville contributed significantly to the development of American entertainment, influencing later forms of performance such as musical theater and television variety shows.
Synonyms
comedian, entertainer, performer.
Examples of usage
- The vaudevillian captivated the audience with her singing and dancing.
- In the early 20th century, many vaudevillians traveled from town to town performing.
- He aspired to be a vaudevillian, dreaming of the glitz and glamor of the stage.
Translations
Translations of the word "vaudevillian" in other languages:
๐ต๐น vaudevilliano
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเฅเคกเคตเคฟเคฒเคฟเคฏเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Vaudevillian
๐ฎ๐ฉ vaudevillian
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐัะดะตะฒัะปััะฝะธะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ vaudevillian
๐ฏ๐ต ใดใฉใผใใดใฃใชใขใณ
๐ซ๐ท vaudevillian
๐ช๐ธ vaudevilliano
๐น๐ท vaudevillian
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ณด๋๋น๋ฆฌ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุฏููููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ vaudevillian
๐ธ๐ฐ vaudevillian
๐จ๐ณ ๆ่่บไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ vaudevillian
๐ฎ๐ธ vaudevillian
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐัะดะตะฒะธะปััะฝะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vaudevillian
๐ฒ๐ฝ vaudevilliano
Etymology
The term 'vaudeville' originated in France, derived from the name of a region known for its songs and performances during the late Middle Ages. The word 'vaudeville' itself is believed to have come from 'Vau-de-Vire,' a place near Caen in Normandy, where a style of light, comic songs was popular. By the 19th century, the American adaptation of vaudeville had transformed into a theatrical form that emphasized variety and entertainment suitable for family audiences. Initially, vaudeville was a response to the saloon entertainment of the time, aiming to create a more respectable and wholesome theatrical experience. This genre of performance art rapidly grew, incorporating elements of humor, circus acts, and musical variety, ultimately leading to its golden age in the early 20th century. By the 1930s, the rise of movie theaters and radio programs began to overshadow vaudeville, leading to a decline in its popularity.