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Record 1 1988-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
DEF

One of a troupe of comedians, usually white men made up as black performers, presenting songs, jokes, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
DEF

Blanc, déguisé en Noir, faisant partie d'une formation musicale spécialisée dans l'interprétation de mélodies noires, accompagnées de plaisanteries et d'imitations touchant les Noirs.

OBS

Mot américain (1843, Mathews) de l'anglais «Minstrel» - «ménestrel». (emprunt du français au XIIIe siècle) qui désigne des Musiciens Noirs ou «noircis» chantant, dansant et amusant le public, d'abord aux États-Unis, puis en Europe.

Spanish

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