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AMUSEUR [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- busker
1, record 1, English, busker
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- street entertainer 1, record 1, English, street%20entertainer
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amuseur public
1, record 1, French, amuseur%20public
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- amuseuse publique 1, record 1, French, amuseuse%20publique
correct, feminine noun
- amuseur de rue 1, record 1, French, amuseur%20de%20rue
correct, masculine noun
- amuseuse de rue 1, record 1, French, amuseuse%20de%20rue
correct, feminine noun
- artiste ambulant 1, record 1, French, artiste%20ambulant
correct, masculine noun
- artiste ambulante 1, record 1, French, artiste%20ambulante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- street entertainer
1, record 2, English, street%20entertainer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- busker 2, record 2, English, busker
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who entertains the public in the street, especially with music, acting, or juggling. 3, record 2, English, - street%20entertainer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- amuseur de rue
1, record 2, French, amuseur%20de%20rue
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- amuseuse de rue 1, record 2, French, amuseuse%20de%20rue
correct, feminine noun
- artiste ambulant 1, record 2, French, artiste%20ambulant
correct, masculine noun
- artiste ambulante 1, record 2, French, artiste%20ambulante
correct, feminine noun
- amuseur public 2, record 2, French, amuseur%20public
correct, masculine noun
- amuseuse publique 1, record 2, French, amuseuse%20publique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Amuseur public. […] En constante interaction avec son public, notre personnage dynamique accroche des sourires sur tous les visages grâce à ses talents multiples; qu'il soit sculpteur de ballons, magicien, qu'il vous lance des défis loufoques ou qu'il jongle habilement avec toutes ses animations, il impressionnera jeunes et moins jeunes et les fera rire assurément! 3, record 2, French, - amuseur%20de%20rue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- entertainer
1, record 3, English, entertainer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A singer, musician, reciter, etc. who takes part in public entertainments. 2, record 3, English, - entertainer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- amuseur
1, record 3, French, amuseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- amuseuse 1, record 3, French, amuseuse
correct, feminine noun
- fantaisiste 2, record 3, French, fantaisiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- artiste 3, record 3, French, artiste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Professionnel qui a pour rôle de divertir le public, notamment dans le domaine des variétés. 2, record 3, French, - amuseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Jean est un fantaisiste dont la veine comique ne s'épuise pas. 2, record 3, French, - amuseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression artiste de variétés pourrait convenir comme appellation professionnelle générique, mais elle s'applique aussi aux autres artistes qui font carrière dans le music-hall. 2, record 3, French, - amuseur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
amuseur; amuseuse : termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 3, French, - amuseur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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