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An [[extravaganza]] can refer to a range of things, e.g. an elaborate party, a [[festival]] or an artistic fantasy. | An [[extravaganza]] can refer to a range of things, e.g. an elaborate party, a [[festival]] or an artistic fantasy. | ||
| − | In theatrical terms the reference could be to a literary | + | In theatrical terms the reference could be to a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody, or an elaborate theatrical production, such as a large circus or some musicals. |
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By analogy, it was popular in the 19th century as a term to describe [[travestiy]] or [[burlesque]] versions of classic theatrical works as well - probably with reference to the fantastical, "over the top", style often employed in such works. | By analogy, it was popular in the 19th century as a term to describe [[travestiy]] or [[burlesque]] versions of classic theatrical works as well - probably with reference to the fantastical, "over the top", style often employed in such works. | ||
'''See also [[Travesty]] or [[Burlesque]]''' | '''See also [[Travesty]] or [[Burlesque]]''' | ||
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| + | https://www.yourdictionary.com/extravaganza | ||
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| + | https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extravaganza | ||
Revision as of 06:18, 24 May 2019
An extravaganza can refer to a range of things, e.g. an elaborate party, a festival or an artistic fantasy.
In theatrical terms the reference could be to a literary or musical work marked by extreme freedom of style and structure and usually by elements of burlesque or parody, or an elaborate theatrical production, such as a large circus or some musicals.
By analogy, it was popular in the 19th century as a term to describe travestiy or burlesque versions of classic theatrical works as well - probably with reference to the fantastical, "over the top", style often employed in such works.
See also Travesty or Burlesque
