minstrel show

/ˌmɪnstrəl ʃoʊ/
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Other forms: minstrel shows

Definitions of minstrel show
  1. noun
    a variety show in which the performers are made up in blackface
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    type of:
    variety, variety show
    a show consisting of a series of short unrelated performances
  2. noun
    a troupe of performers in blackface
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    type of:
    company, troupe
    an organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
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