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Dance halls

Scope note

Use for large rooms or buildings set aside for dancing, but which may be used for other social functions. Distinguished from "ballrooms" by their less formal nature.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30007235

Broader Terms used

entertainment buildings

Term used for

halls, dance

Equivalent Terms used

dance hall

Created

13yrs ago

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