ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Commedia

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Commedia is a noun meaning Ellipsis of commedia dell'arte.

Meaning

Ellipsis of commedia dell'arte.

Example Sentences

The process of compiling and combining the disparate sources of a commedia performance could take several forms. Commedia troupes put together zibaldoni, or commonplace books, in which they gathered together and archived pre-existing written materials for insertion into their works as the situation permitted.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include operetta, buffa, buffo, farceur, dramaturgy, mime.

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