walk-around

\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)

Etymology: from the phrase walk around

1. or walk-round \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\

a. : a number in a blackface minstrel show in which all the performers dance around the stage one at a time often with each one doing his specialty on coming to the center of the stage; broadly : a dance number in which the entire company of performers moves in a circle

b. : the music for such a number

his minstrel leader asked him to compose a new walk-around … for use the next day — Time

2. : a circus act in which a clown or group of clowns walk all the way around the arena performing as they go

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walkˈ-aroundˈ noun

1. An old dance in which performers, often blackfaced minstrels, moved in a wide circlular movement

2. A march in procession about the stage (theatre)

3. The music for either of these

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Main Entry: ↑walk