vaudeville

One entry found for vaudeville.

Main Entry: vaude·ville
Pronunciation: 'vod-v&l, 'väd-, 'vOd-, -"vil; 'vo-d&-, 'vä-, 'vO-
Function: 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
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)
- vaude·vil·lian /"vod-'vil-y&n, "väd-, "vOd-; "vo-d&-, "vä-, "vO-/ noun or adjective