Harlequinade n. : A play or part of play in which the harlequin is conspicuous; the part of a harlequin.Example:Where can I find the lyrics to the song Harley sings in Harlequinade?TaxonomyHarlequinade, Clown, characters, Harlequin and Columbine, Pantaloon, slapstick, Pierrot, pantomime, Theatre Museum, Commedia dell'arte, costume, the 19th century, chase scene, servant, ballet, pantomime characters, free encyclopedia, clown character.Defination from the web:Harlequinade is a type of theatrical performance piece, originally a slapstick adaptation of the Commedia dell'arte, which dates back to Italy in ... The story of the harlequinade was reduced, by the 19th century, to a comic chase scene focusing on the story of Harlequin and Columbine. ...
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