Historical Entertainment

noun a playful or silly act or trick

adjective playful or silly in a playful way

• The actor's antic behavior on stage was met with mixed reviews from the critics.
• I can't believe the antic my dog pulled when I left him alone for five minutes!
• That antic at the party last night was wild!
• Her antic of quitting her job without notice left everyone in shock.

noun a keyboard instrument resembling an organ but with the notes produced by steam whistles, used chiefly on showboats and in circuses

• The calliope is a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam through whistles.
• I heard a calliope playing at the circus last night.
• Let's go check out the calliope at the fair!
• Her voice was like a calliope, filling the room with its melodic tones.

noun a theater or concert hall for large gatherings, typically circular in shape with a central space for performances

• The ancient hippodrome was used for chariot races in Roman times.
• Let's go check out the hippodrome downtown, I hear they have horse races there.
• I can't believe we won so much money at the hippodrome last night!
• The political arena can sometimes feel like a hippodrome with all the competition and drama.

noun a large room or building for public gatherings, typically used for concerts, plays, or other performances

• The music hall was a popular venue for classical concerts and opera performances.
• Let's go check out a show at the music hall this weekend.
• The music hall is where all the cool bands play.
• Her mind was like a music hall, filled with beautiful melodies and harmonies.