HyperDic: minstrel_show

English > 2 senses of the expression minstrel show:
NOUNgroupminstrel showa troupe of performers in blackface typically giving a comic program of negro songs and jokes
communicationminstrel showa variety show in which the performers are made up in blackface
English > minstrel show: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningA troupe of performers in blackface typically giving a comic program of negro songs and jokes.
Membersend man, corner manA man at one end of line of performers in a minstrel show
interlocutor, middlemanThe performer in the middle of a minstrel line who engages the others in talk
minstrelA performer in a minstrel show
Broadercompany, troupeOrganization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
Spanishjuglaría
English > minstrel show: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA variety show in which the performers are made up in blackface.
Broadervariety show, varietyA show consisting of a series of short / short unrelated performances

©2001-24 · HyperDic hyper-dictionary · Contact

English | Spanish | Catalan
Privacy | Robots

Valid XHTML 1.0 Strict