Burlesque and Sketch

Burlesque

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

Usage example: it is interesting to note that the first novel ever written in English was followed by a burlesque of it

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

Nearby Word: burlesqued

Sketch noun - A picture using lines to represent the chief features of an object or scene.

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Burlesque and sketch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burlesque" instead a noun "Sketch".

Nearby Words: sketchy, sketched, sketching

musical	musical burlesque	musical sketch
notorious	notorious burlesque	notorious sketch

Like Vaudeville and Burlesque, they were were Variety Shows, featuring a mix of song, dance, sketch comedy and stand-up comedy.

Source: Minstrel Shows

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