Definition of comedy

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Comedy (n.) A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy..

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Tragi-comedy :: Tragi-comedy (n.) A kind of drama representing some action in which serious and comic scenes are blended; a composition partaking of the nature both of tragedy and comedy.
Thalian :: Thalian (a.) Of or pertaining to Thalia; hence, of or pertaining to comedy; comic..
Thalia :: Thalia (n.) That one of the nine Muses who presided over comedy.
Sock :: Sock (n.) The shoe worn by actors of comedy in ancient Greece and Rome, -- used as a symbol of comedy, or of the comic drama, as distinguished from tragedy, which is symbolized by the buskin..
Vaudeville :: Vaudeville (n.) A theatrical piece, usually a comedy, the dialogue of which is intermingled with light or satirical songs, set to familiar airs..
Play :: Play (v. t.) To act or perform (a play); to represent in music action; as, to play a comedy; also, to act in the character of; to represent by acting; to simulate; to behave like; as, to play King Lear; to play the woman..
Comedietta :: Comedietta (n.) A dramatic sketch; a brief comedy.
Comical :: Comical (a.) Relating to comedy.
Comic :: Comic (a.) Relating to comedy, as distinct from tragedy..
Play :: Play (n.) The representation or exhibition of a comedy or tragedy; as, he attends ever play..
Pantaloon :: Pantaloon (n.) A ridiculous character, or an old dotard, in the Italian comedy; also, a buffoon in pantomimes..
Comedy :: Comedy (n.) A dramatic composition, or representation of a bright and amusing character, based upon the foibles of individuals, the manners of society, or the ludicrous events or accidents of life; a play in which mirth predominates and the termination of the plot is happy; -- opposed to tragedy..
Scaramouch :: Scaramouch (n.) A personage in the old Italian comedy (derived from Spain) characterized by great boastfulness and poltroonery; hence, a person of like characteristics; a buffoon..
Farce :: Farce (v. t.) A low style of comedy; a dramatic composition marked by low humor, generally written with little regard to regularity or method, and abounding with ludicrous incidents and expressions..
Buskin :: Buskin (n.) A similar covering for the foot and leg, made with very thick soles, to give an appearance of elevation to the stature; -- worn by tragic actors in ancient Greece and Rome. Used as a symbol of tragedy, or the tragic drama, as distinguished from comedy..
Comedienne :: Comedienne (n.) A women who plays in comedy.
Comedian :: Comedian (n.) An actor or player in comedy.
Harlequin :: Harlequin (n.) A buffoon, dressed in party-colored clothes, who plays tricks, often without speaking, to divert the bystanders or an audience; a merry-andrew; originally, a droll rogue of Italian comedy..
Catastrophe :: Catastrophe (n.) The final event in a romance or a dramatic piece; a denouement, as a death in a tragedy, or a marriage in a comedy..
Play :: Play (n.) A dramatic composition; a comedy or tragedy; a composition in which characters are represented by dialogue and action.
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