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Meanings of burlesk in английском

русский
бурлеск

Theatrical entertainment of a broadly humorous often earthy character consisting of short turns, comic skits, and sometimes striptease acts.

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        Синонимы
        Examples for "burlesque"
        Examples for "burlesque"
        1
        ER: I started doing burlesque, April is going to make five years.
        Ebony
        2
        This grave scene was fully contrasted by the burlesque Duke of Newcastle.
        The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 3
        3
        Maskelyne often took the part of the burlesque spirit medium or wizard.
        Hiding the Elephant
        4
        In this way neo-burlesque performers bring burlesque back to its theatrical roots.
        Ebony
        5
        EBONY: A lot of burlesque performers tour and perform away from home.
        Ebony
        1
        A burlesque performance could not rob that music of its charm.
        A Second Book of Operas
        2
        Since 1997, the troupe has electrified audiences with smart, sensual performances that feature a fierce-yet-playful take on both traditional and modern burlesque performance.
        Ebony
        1
        It's a village fete, a carnival, a live art event, a frat party, a burlesque entertainment, a cut-price Frieze, a family day out.
        The Guardian
        1
        It could be argued that African- American burlesque performers had more press and widespread acceptance than their White colleagues.
        Ebony
        2
        Amalric has, it seems, been following the recent revival in American burlesque and has also attempted to make a film concerning that exotic diversion.
        The Irish Times
        1
        Especially if the panto you are in is also a burlesque show.
        The Guardian
        2
        This annual all-Black Burlesque review is more than just a burlesque show.
        Ebony
        3
        Mr. Turner, the manager of the burlesque show, had refused a drink.
        Men without Women
        4
        When the burlesque show caught up with him he was in bed.
        Men without Women
        5
        This might be the most complex and meaningful burlesque show you've ever seen.
        Ebony
        Translations for burlesk
        русский
        бурлеск