parody vs burlesque

parody and burlesque both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
parody	Yes	No	Yes	No
burlesque	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, parody and burlesque are synonyms defined as:

parody and burlesque: a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

Other synonyms of parody include lampoon, mockery, pasquinade, put-on, send-up, sendup, spoof, takeoff, travesty.

As verbs, parody and burlesque are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of parody include spoof.

parody (noun)	burlesque (noun)
humorous or satirical mimicry	a theatrical entertainment of broad and earthy humor; consists of comic skits and short turns (and sometimes striptease)
a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way	a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way

parody (adjective)	burlesque (adjective)
	relating to or characteristic of a burlesque

parody (verb)	burlesque (verb)
make a parody of	make a parody of
make a spoof of or make fun of