Burlesque vs. Vaudeville
Difference Between Burlesque and Vaudeville
Burlesquenoun
A literary or dramatic work that makes fun of something, often by means of outlandish exaggeration.
Vaudevillenoun
Stage entertainment offering a variety of short acts such as slapstick turns, song-and-dance routines, and juggling performances.
Burlesquenoun
A ludicrous or mocking imitation; a travesty
The antics of the defense attorneys turned the trial into a burlesque of justice.Vaudevillenoun
A theatrical performance of this kind; a variety show.
Burlesquenoun
A variety show characterized by broad ribald comedy, dancing, and striptease.
Vaudevillenoun
A light comic play that often includes songs, pantomime, and dances.
Burlesqueverb
To imitate mockingly or humorously
"always bringing junk ... home, as if he were burlesquing his role as provider" (John Updike).Vaudevillenoun
A popular, often satirical song.
Burlesqueverb
To use the methods or techniques of burlesque.
Vaudevillenoun
A style of multi-act theatrical entertainment which originated from France and flourished in Europe and North America from the 1880s through the 1920s.
Burlesqueadjective
Parodical; parodic
Vaudevillenoun
An entertainment in this style.
Burlesquenoun
A derisive art form that mocks by imitation; a parody.
Vaudevillenoun
a variety show with songs and comic acts etc.
Burlesquenoun
A variety adult entertainment show, usually including titillation such as striptease, most common from the 1880s to the 1930s.
Burlesquenoun
A ludicrous imitation; a caricature; a travesty; a gross perversion.
Burlesqueverb
To make a burlesque parody of
Burlesqueverb
To ridicule, or to make ludicrous by grotesque representation in action or in language.
Burlesquenoun
a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
Burlesquenoun
a composition that imitates somebody's style in a humorous way
Burlesqueverb
make a parody of;
The students spoofed the teachersBurlesqueadjective
relating to or characteristic of a burlesque;
burlesque theater
