hippodraman.

Brit.

/ˈhɪpə(ʊ)ˌdrɑːmə/, U.S.

/ˈhɪpəˌdrɑmə/

Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hippo- comb. form, drama n.

Etymology: < hippo- comb. form + drama n., perhaps after melodrama n. Compare hippodramatic adj.

Now historical.

A theatrical or circus performance in which scenes and spectacles involving trained horses and displays of horsemanship are combined with elements of traditional drama, esp. melodrama (melodrama n. 1). Also as a mass noun: such performances as a genre.

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society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > animal performance > [noun]

hippodrama1811

flea circus1928

1811 Observer 14 July [At Mr. Elliston's Survey Theatre] our readers..can witness the exhibition of a most splendid and interesting Hippodrama, the various attractions of a characteristic dance, and a pleasing combination of musical and scientific effects in an operatic melo-drame in the short space of four hours.

1836 H. Smith Tin Trumpet I. 174 Drama—Modern.—Every sort of drama, except tragedy and comedy;—such as melo-drama, hippo-drama, &c.

1873 Punch 19 Apr. 165/1 Of course in hippodramas much depends on the mounting, still, the audience at times condescends to hear the speeches.

1908 Times 2 Sept. 1/3 (advt.) Hippodrome. First productions of The Sands of Dee. A sensational aquatic hippodrama greater than all its predecessors.

1968 A. H. Saxon Enter Foot & Horse i. 6 The peculiar and highly popular form of entertainment known as hippodrama..experienced its heyday in the first half of the nineteenth century.

2014 L. Simon Greatest Shows on Earth i. 38 Hippodramas were not merely about men on horseback, but featured horse actors who felt and displayed thought, insight and emotion.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	hippodrama
释义	hippodraman. Brit. /ˈhɪpə(ʊ)ˌdrɑːmə/, U.S. /ˈhɪpəˌdrɑmə/ Origin: Formed within English, by compounding. Etymons: hippo- comb. form, drama n. Etymology: < hippo- comb. form + drama n., perhaps after melodrama n. Compare hippodramatic adj. Now historical. A theatrical or circus performance in which scenes and spectacles involving trained horses and displays of horsemanship are combined with elements of traditional drama, esp. melodrama (melodrama n. 1). Also as a mass noun: such performances as a genre. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > the arts > performance arts > animal performance > [noun] hippodrama1811 flea circus1928 1811 Observer 14 July [At Mr. Elliston's Survey Theatre] our readers..can witness the exhibition of a most splendid and interesting Hippodrama, the various attractions of a characteristic dance, and a pleasing combination of musical and scientific effects in an operatic melo-drame in the short space of four hours. 1836 H. Smith Tin Trumpet I. 174 Drama—Modern.—Every sort of drama, except tragedy and comedy;—such as melo-drama, hippo-drama, &c. 1873 Punch 19 Apr. 165/1 Of course in hippodramas much depends on the mounting, still, the audience at times condescends to hear the speeches. 1908 Times 2 Sept. 1/3 (advt.) Hippodrome. First productions of The Sands of Dee. A sensational aquatic hippodrama greater than all its predecessors. 1968 A. H. Saxon Enter Foot & Horse i. 6 The peculiar and highly popular form of entertainment known as hippodrama..experienced its heyday in the first half of the nineteenth century. 2014 L. Simon Greatest Shows on Earth i. 38 Hippodramas were not merely about men on horseback, but featured horse actors who felt and displayed thought, insight and emotion. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1811
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