French word

music-hall

Pronunciation

IPA/myzikɔl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounmusic hall

Example

Le groupe joue au music-hall ce soir.

The group is playing at the music hall tonight.

Illustration for music-hall (music hall)

More examples

Nous allons au music-hall ce soir.

We are going to the music hall tonight.

Core concept

A show where short, varied acts follow one another for popular entertainment.

Common phrases

  • aller au music-hall

    go to the music hall

  • soirée au music-hall

    evening at the music hall

  • billets pour le music-hall

    tickets for the music hall

Similar words

cabaret: A small entertainment venue where songs and comedy are enjoyed up close over food and drinks.
théâtre: A stage or building where scripted plays are performed.
salle de spectacle: A public or private venue for performances of drama, music, dance, and other arts.
revue: A light theatrical show linking brief songs, dances, and comic sketches.

Definition in French

Désigne un genre de spectacle de variétés caractérisé par l'enchaînement de numéros brefs et divers destinés au divertissement populaire.

Word origin

French music-hall is borrowed from English music hall, originally naming a British venue for popular variety entertainment.

Usage tips

  • Music-hall is masculine, so the example uses au music-hall, the contraction of à and le.

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