Burlesque and Cabaret

Burlesque

Burlesque noun - A work that imitates and exaggerates another work for comic effect.

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Cabaret and burlesque are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cabaret" instead a noun "Burlesque".

Nearby Word: burlesqued

Cabaret noun - A bar or restaurant offering special nighttime entertainment (as music, dancing, or comedy acts).

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Burlesque and cabaret are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead a noun "Cabaret".

musical	musical burlesque	musical cabaret
classical	classical burlesque	classical cabaret

Her radio dialogue for if you build a Cabaret has her say she performs in the burlesque show, and heavily implies she's also a dominatrix.

Source: Brains and Bondage
For the time she released Opheliac she began to describe her music as "victoriandustrial" and "violindustrial." She's described as using elements of classical music, cabaret, electronica, industrial, Glam Rock with theatrics, and burlesque.

Source: Music / Emilie Autumn

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