Cabaret Songs

Table of Contents

• Two Styles of Presentation
• The Cabaret Audience
• Four Types of Content
• The "Prostitute Song" as the Most Prominent Subgenre of Cabaret Songs
• The "Camp" Style of "Prostitute Songs"

Objectives and Key Themes

This text investigates the genre of cabaret songs, exploring its origins, stylistic evolution, and prominent subgenres. It aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the cabaret song, particularly in relation to its historical context and the distinct styles of presentation that have emerged.

• The evolution of the cabaret song
• The unique styles of presentation in cabaret songs
• The influence of the cabaret audience on the genre
• The prominent subgenres of the cabaret song
• The "camp" style in cabaret songs, particularly in the context of "Prostitute Songs"

Chapter Summaries

• Two Styles of Presentation: This chapter contrasts the distinct performance styles of cabaret singers Yvette Guilbert and Aristide Bruant, emphasizing Guilbert's “rhythme fondu” technique and its impact on the genre. It also discusses the evolution of these styles and their influence on later cabaret singers.
• The Cabaret Audience: This chapter delves into the nature of the cabaret audience, exploring its impact on the development of the genre. It discusses the role of the audience in shaping the content, style, and effectiveness of cabaret songs.
• Four Types of Content: This chapter examines the four main types of content found in cabaret songs, highlighting their unique characteristics and subgenres. It provides insights into the diversity of themes and topics addressed within the cabaret genre.

Keywords

The key words and focus topics of this text include cabaret song, styles of presentation, cabaret audience, subgenres, "Prostitute Song," "camp" style, Yvette Guilbert, Aristide Bruant, "rhythme fondu," and "chanteur" versus "diseur."