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Masquerade ball
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For the Axel Rudi Pell album, see The Masquerade Ball. For other uses, see Masked ball (disambiguation).
A masquerade ball (or bal masqué) is a special kind of formal ball which many participants attend in costume wearing masks. (Compare the word "masque"—a formal written and sung court pageant.) Less formal "costume parties" may be a descendant of this tradition. A masquerade ball usually encompasses music and dancing. These nighttime events are used for entertainment and celebrations.[1]
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