music hall
The term "music hall" describes both a type of popular entertainment and the venue where such performances take place, originating in 18th-century Britain.
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Definition
B2Entertainment
(historical, British)A form of entertainment featuring a variety of acts such as singing, comedy, and dancing, popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Example
- Music halls were the heart of entertainment in Victorian Britain, offering a mix of comedy, song, and dance.
B2Venue
(general)A theater or hall where musical and variety performances are held.
Example
- The old music hall was converted into a modern concert venue.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "music hall":
audience hallgreat halltown hallhall of mirrorsvillage hallhall of famecity hallconcert party