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Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Harlequinade was a solo modern dance by Martha Graham set to music by Ernst Toch . The work premiered on January 8, 1930, at Maxine Elliott's Theatre in New York City . The performance was part of a concert staged by the Dance Repertory Theatre, a group ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 A pantomime-like comedy featuring the harlequin or clown. 2 Any comical or fantastical procedure or playfulness.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. acting like a clown or buffoon [syn: buffoonery , clowning , frivolity , prank ]

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Harlequinade \Har"le*quin*ade`\ (-[=a]d`), n. [F. arleguinade.] A play or part of a play in which the harlequin is conspicuous; the part of a harlequin. --Macaulay.