harlequinˈhɑr lə kwɪn, -kɪn
harlequin (n)
English Definitions:
harlequin (verb)
a clown or buffoon (after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte)
harlequin (verb)
variegate with spots or marks
"His face was harlequined with patches"
harlequin (Noun)
a pantomime fool, typically dressed in checkered clothes
harlequin (Adjective)
brightly coloured, especially in a pattern like that of a harlequin clown's clothes
Harlequin
Harlequin is the most popularly known of the zanni or comic servant characters from the Italian Commedia dell'arte and its descendant, the Harlequinade. The Harlequin is also known to be a type of clown.
Harlequin
Harlequin (; Italian: Arlecchino [arlekˈkiːno]; Lombard: Arleqin, Bergamasque pronunciation [arleˈkiː]) is the best-known of the zanni or comic servant characters from the Italian commedia dell'arte, associated with the city of Bergamo. The role is traditionally believed to have been introduced by Zan Ganassa in the late 16th century, was definitively popularized by the Italian actor Tristano Martinelli in Paris in 1584–1585, and became a stock character after Martinelli's death in 1630. The Harlequin is characterized by his chequered costume. His role is that of a light-hearted, nimble, and astute servant, often acting to thwart the plans of his master, and pursuing his own love interest, Columbina, with wit and resourcefulness, often competing with the sterner and melancholic Pierrot. He later develops into a prototype of the romantic hero. Harlequin inherits his physical agility and his trickster qualities, as well as his name, from a mischievous "devil" character in medieval passion plays. The Harlequin character first appeared in England early in the 17th century and took centre stage in the derived genre of the Harlequinade, developed in the early 18th century by John Rich. As the Harlequinade portion of the English dramatic genre pantomime developed, Harlequin was routinely paired with the character Clown. As developed by Joseph Grimaldi around 1800, Clown became the mischievous and brutish foil for the more sophisticated Harlequin, who became more of a romantic character. The most influential portrayers of the Harlequin character in Victorian England were William Payne and his sons the Payne Brothers, the latter active during the 1860s and 1870s.
Citation
Use the citation below to add this dictionary page to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"harlequin." Kamus.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 23 Apr. 2024. <https://www.kamus.net/english/harlequin>.
Discuss this bahasa indonesia harlequin translation with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In