In 16th- and 17th-century Spanish drama, an entremés was a short, comic theatrical performance of one act, usually played during the interlude of a performance of a long dramatic work. The entremés form later evolved into the sainete.
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Place of Origin Notable Example Defining TraitA short comic one act piece performed during the interlude of a longer play 1 Connections
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Spain, originated there.
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1. Wikipedia: Entremes
Introduction, first sentence
In 16th- and 17th-century Spanish drama, an entremes was a short, comic theatrical performance
Main article section, list of important authors
Some of the most important authors of this genre are: Miguel de Cervantes, Francisco de Quevedo, Luis Quinones de Benavente
Introduction, second clause
a short, comic theatrical performance of one act, usually played during the interlude of a performance of a long dramatic work
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