Vaudeville Definition
vôdvĭl, vōd-, vôdə-
noun
A stage show consisting of mixed specialty acts, including songs, dances, comic skits, acrobatic performances, etc.
Webster's New World
A theatrical performance of this kind; a variety show.
American Heritage
This branch of entertainment generally, popular esp. in the early 20th cent.
Webster's New World
A comic theatrical piece interspersed with songs and dances.
Webster's New World
A satirical or topical song, often with pantomime.
Webster's New World
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vaudevillesOrigin of Vaudeville
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French alteration of Old French vaudevire occasional or topical light popular song possibly short for chanson du Vau de Vire song of Vau de Vire, a valley of northwest France or perhaps dialectal vauder to go virer to turn veer1
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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