concert party
noun British.
a form of theatrical entertainment popular at seaside resorts, in which specialty acts, songs, dances, etc., are presented.
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Origin of concert party
First recorded in 1880–85
Words nearby concert party
concertmaster, concertmistress, concerto, concerto grosso, concert overture, concert party, concert pitch, concertstück, concert tuning, concession, concessionaire
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British Dictionary definitions for concert party
concert party
noun
a musical entertainment popular in the early 20th century, esp one at a British seaside resort
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