plural. A series or succession of different forms, conditions, etc.; variations.
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释义 | society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > variety, etc. > [noun] (36) varieties1604 plural. A series or succession of different forms, conditions, etc.; variations. olio1688 figurative. A musical medley performed on the stage; a variety act or show. Now historical. burlesque1870 Originally and chiefly U.S. A variety show, frequently featuring strip-tease. Also attributive. vaudeville1911 A play or stage performance of a light and amusing character interspersed with songs; also without article, this species of play or comedy. Now in… cine-variety1928 a type of entertainment featuring film screenings as well as live performances from variety acts; frequently attributive. Subcategories:— revue (7) — writer of (2) — song and dance (4) — leg-show (2) — striptease (7) — cabaret (3) — impersonation (2) — performance of black minstrels (3) — duties of compère (1) |
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