Much classical comedy depends on physical action and props, on the use of masks, or performance elements like song, chorus, and dance, and slapstick.

古典喜剧在很大程度上依赖动作和道具，使用面具，或歌曲、合唱、舞蹈和趣剧这些表演元素。

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By the date of his birth Europe was witnessing the passing of the religious drama, and the creation of new forms under the incentive of classical tragedy and comedy.

到他出生之日，欧洲正目睹着宗教戏剧的消亡，以及在古典悲剧和喜剧的激发下新的戏剧形式的诞生。

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Classical music and Klezmer music are the musical basis which is topped with a touch of comedy.

古典音乐和犹太音乐都是在一切音乐基础上被配上淡淡的喜剧感。

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Humans have been laughing at versions of these gags since the Greeks started writing down plays, but we rarely have reason to remember that comedy like classical music, ballet and opera is rooted in centuries-old tradition.

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We'd do a comedy, a new play or two, a classical revival, maybe a couple of modern classics.

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