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A-Z: General definitions: Slapstick
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A ‘slapstick’ was the Commedia prop carried by Arlecchino (Harlequin) made of two sticks tied together, which created a great noise on impact. The term now refers to energetic physical comedy.
Commedia dell'Arte all'improvviso originated in medieval Italy and features a touring company of actors improvising around stock plot-lines, using stereotypical characters, into which topical references are added.
A popular, comic servant character, traditionally dressed in a diamond-patterned costume, originating in the Italian Commedia dell'Arte form of theatre.
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