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Definition of: commedia dell' arte
(kôm·me′dyä del är′te)
A dramatic genre originating in 16th century Italy, characterized by improvisation of dialog, conventional plots, and standard characters such as Pantaloon, Harlequin, Pulcinella, Columbine, etc.
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