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re·vue (ri vyo̵̅o̅′)

noun

a type of musical show consisting of loosely connected skits, songs, and dances, often parodying topical matters

Etymology: Fr, review

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revue Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • produce: In the mid-1980s, Wessex Films was producing two revues a term that were regularly screened to audiences of over 150.

Adjective modifier

  • musical: Schwartz Stories A new musical revue featuring the songs of Stephen Schwartz, creator of the West End hit, Wicked.

Modifies a noun

  • generale: Of the new increased with the in all cases revue generale des.

Noun used with modifier

  • comedy: Kicking off is the comedy revue Let's Kick Arts!
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