What form of early American "entertainment" included comic scenes,dance interludes,and sentimental ballads,all based on white stereotypes of black life in the South?

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Minstrel shows were a popular form of early American entertainment in which white performers would paint their faces black and perform comic scenes, dance interludes, and sentimental ballads that were based on white stereotypes of black life in the South. This form of entertainment was both racist and offensive, but it was popular in the United States from the early 19th century until the early 20th century.

What Form of Early American "Entertainment" Included Comic Scenes,dance Interludes,and