variety show
/və'raiəti'ʃou/ Cách viết khác : (variety_entertainment) /və'raiəti,entə'teinmənt/
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Definition
Noun: A type of entertainment program consisting of a series of short, diverse, and unrelated acts, such as comedy sketches, musical numbers, magic tricks, acrobatics, and other performances.
Usage
A "variety show" is a format for television, radio, or live theater. It is designed to appeal to a broad audience by offering a mix of different types of entertainment in one program. The acts are typically presented by a host or master of ceremonies.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To host a variety show": To be the main presenter or master of ceremonies for such a program.
- After her film career, she was asked to host a prime-time variety show.
Variants and Related Words
- Variety entertainment: A less common, more formal term for a variety show.
- Vaudeville: (Historical) A theatrical genre of variety entertainment popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, consisting of separate, unrelated acts.
Synonyms
- Revue: A theatrical show consisting of sketches, songs, and dances, often on a loose theme.
- Music hall: (Chiefly British) A theater or type of entertainment featuring variety acts.
Related Phrases
- Talent show: A program where contestants perform acts of varying skill, which is a competitive subset of the variety format.
- Sketch comedy show: A program consisting primarily of short comic scenes, which is one component often found in a variety show.
Noun
- a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances