Glossary

Circus

Deutsch: Zirkus / Español: Circo / Português: Circo / Français: Cirque / Italiano: Circo

The circus is a traveling show put on by clowns, acrobats, and trained animals. A circus often travels from city to city to perform inside a big tent.

The word circus comes from a Latin word for circle or oval. Today's circus's are live events held in either tents or an arena. The circus features daring and graceful acts by a cast of acrobats, aerial artists, animal trainers, and other performers. Trained animals are also an important part of most circuses. Clowns in funny makeup and zany outfits provide comedy for the audience. The ringmaster and the circus band add to the overall color and excitement of the circus.

see also:
"Circuses" is in the UNSPSC Code "90151601"
  Circuses

Ref: 122371/2006-09-19


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