Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [concepts in the arts and humanities]
5. [genres in literature and performing arts]
6. [genres for performing arts]

Anotations

Scope note:

Genre of performing arts involving light popular songs, commonly of a satirical or topical nature, often together with a play or stage performance of a light and amusing character, often with other entertainments such a juggling, mime, etc. Particularly popular in the USA from the mid-1890s until the early 1930s.