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Burlesque Terminology and Slang

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What is the term for a performer who removes their clothing during a burlesque show?

  1. Stripper

  2. Dancer

  3. Singer

  4. Comedian


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stripper is a performer who removes their clothing during a burlesque show, typically to music.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves comedy and satire?

  1. Political Burlesque

  2. Musical Burlesque

  3. Parody Burlesque

  4. Neo-Burlesque


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political Burlesque is a type of burlesque performance that involves comedy and satire, often targeting politicians or current events.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves acrobatics and physical feats?

  1. Aerial Burlesque

  2. Fire Burlesque

  3. Contortion Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aerial Burlesque, Fire Burlesque, and Contortion Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve acrobatics and physical feats.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves storytelling and narrative?

  1. Neo-Burlesque

  2. Narrative Burlesque

  3. Theatrical Burlesque

  4. Dramatic Burlesque


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Narrative Burlesque is a type of burlesque performance that involves storytelling and narrative, often with a focus on character development and plot.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves music and singing?

  1. Musical Burlesque

  2. Cabaret Burlesque

  3. Variety Burlesque

  4. Revue Burlesque


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Musical Burlesque is a type of burlesque performance that involves music and singing, often with a focus on elaborate costumes and choreography.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves audience participation?

  1. Interactive Burlesque

  2. Participatory Burlesque

  3. Immersive Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Interactive Burlesque, Participatory Burlesque, and Immersive Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve audience participation.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves drag?

  1. Drag Burlesque

  2. Gender-Bending Burlesque

  3. Queer Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drag Burlesque, Gender-Bending Burlesque, and Queer Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve drag.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves burlesque history and tradition?

  1. Traditional Burlesque

  2. Classical Burlesque

  3. Historical Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional Burlesque, Classical Burlesque, and Historical Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve burlesque history and tradition.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves modern and contemporary influences?

  1. Neo-Burlesque

  2. Modern Burlesque

  3. Contemporary Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neo-Burlesque, Modern Burlesque, and Contemporary Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve modern and contemporary influences.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves social and political commentary?

  1. Political Burlesque

  2. Social Burlesque

  3. Activist Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Political Burlesque, Social Burlesque, and Activist Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve social and political commentary.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves body positivity and self-acceptance?

  1. Body Positive Burlesque

  2. Self-Love Burlesque

  3. Empowerment Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Body Positive Burlesque, Self-Love Burlesque, and Empowerment Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve body positivity and self-acceptance.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves intersectionality and social justice?

  1. Intersectional Burlesque

  2. Social Justice Burlesque

  3. Activist Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Intersectional Burlesque, Social Justice Burlesque, and Activist Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve intersectionality and social justice.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves queer and LGBTQ+ themes?

  1. Queer Burlesque

  2. LGBTQ+ Burlesque

  3. Gender-Bending Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Queer Burlesque, LGBTQ+ Burlesque, and Gender-Bending Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve queer and LGBTQ+ themes.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves burlesque history and tradition?

  1. Traditional Burlesque

  2. Classical Burlesque

  3. Historical Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traditional Burlesque, Classical Burlesque, and Historical Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve burlesque history and tradition.

What is the term for a type of burlesque performance that involves modern and contemporary influences?

  1. Neo-Burlesque

  2. Modern Burlesque

  3. Contemporary Burlesque

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Neo-Burlesque, Modern Burlesque, and Contemporary Burlesque are all types of burlesque performance that involve modern and contemporary influences.

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