Question

what was vaudeville?
○ a style of food influenced by african cuisine
○ a variety show featuring many different acts
○ a popular spectator sport of the gilded age
○ a form of music that was a precursor to jazz

Explanation:

Vaudeville was a type of variety - show in the United States and Canada from the 1880s to the 1930s that featured a wide range of acts including singers, dancers, comedians, and acrobats.

Answer:

a variety show featuring many different acts