music hall

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noun

an auditorium for concerts and musical entertainments.

a vaudeville or variety theater.

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Origin of music hall

First recorded in 1835–45

Words nearby music hall

musical ride, musical saw, music box, music centre, music drama, music hall, Music has charms to soothe a savage breast, musician, musicianship, music locker, music of the spheres

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How to use music hall in a sentence

He found solace by attending vaudeville shows in music halls.
A dishy, definitive look at Cary Grant|Kathi Wolfe|November 5, 2020|Washington Blade
But he elected instead to have a very visible affair with a music-hall star.
The Real-Life ‘Downton’ Millionairesses Who Changed Britain|Tim Teeman|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As I watch the woman who had been so quiet earlier dance freely around the stage at Radio City Music Hall, I know the answer.
The Swedish Queen of Soulful Pop: Mapei Won’t Wait for You to Listen|Caitlin Dickson|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Finally, the 12th and final act performed, a man that all of Radio City Music Hall was aware of except me, apparently.
My Night at ‘America’s Got Talent’ With Mariann From Brooklyn|Kevin Fallon|July 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Also one time Bon Iver performed in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, at the Music Hall, which serves PBR on draft—essentially peak hipster.
Oscars, the Super Bowl for Women & Other People’s Super Bowls|Kevin Fallon|February 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
KS: The first film you ever saw was Gigi at Radio City Music Hall, when your mother took you as a little girl.
Ellen Barkin on 'Another Happy Day,' Sam Levinson, and Being a 'Broad'|Kevin Sessums|November 16, 2011|DAILY BEAST
There is one large music-hall, and a number of cinematograph shows combined with variety entertainments.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
It is sad to find how many of the old favourites of the music-hall fall upon evil times, and even die in the workhouse.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 109, July 27, 1895|Various
When I feel my feet a bit I shall get some music-hall people down here for week-ends, and all that sort of thing.
The Everlasting Arms|Joseph Hocking
Perhaps, perhaps——He turned towards Riggleton, who was pouring out a glass of champagne and humming a popular music-hall song.
The Everlasting Arms|Joseph Hocking
Through Brook Street to the upper Bohemian quarter, where third-rate music-hall artists appear.
My Wonderful Visit|Charlie Chaplin

British Dictionary definitions for music hall

music hall

noun mainly British

a variety entertainment consisting of songs, comic turns, etcUS and Canadian name: vaudeville
(as modifier)a music-hall song

a theatre at which such entertainments are staged

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