comedy
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Comedy is a form of entertainment that uses humor, wit, and amusing situations to make audiences laugh, and has roots in ancient theatrical traditions like those of Ancient Greece. It matters because it provides people with enjoyment and an outlet for lighthearted entertainment, serving as an important part of human cultural expression across different time periods and societies.
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- Origins
- Varieties
- Etymology
- History
- Western history
- Dionysiac origins, Aristophanes and Aristotle
- Commedia dell'arte and Shakespearean, Elizabethan comedy
- 19th to early 20th century
- 20th century theatre and art
- 20th century film, records, radio, and television
- Nonwestern history
- Studies on comic theory
- Forms
- Performing arts
- Historical forms
- Plays
- Opera
- Improvisational comedy
- Jokes
- Stand-up comedy
- Events and awards
- Lists of comedians
- Mass media
- Literature
- Film
- Audio recording
- Television and radio
- Comedy networks
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
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Comedy is a genre of dramatic works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium.