Zanni

Proper noun

Meaning

Zanni (plural Zannis)

A surname from Italian.

Examples

Canada: Dover Publications, Inc, 1966. 32. Print. Costume and mask A leather version of a Zanni mask, profile view The Zanni’s costume usually consists of white baggy clothing. Source: Internet

Allardyce Nicoll : The World of Harlequin, a Critical Study of the Commedia Dell'arte, p.44 In a commedia comedy, many zanni or lazzi routines will begin by an action delivered by Pantalone himself. Source: Internet

A Zanni also has an animistic view of the world in that he senses a spirit in everything, so it could be eaten. Source: Internet

Examples of the First Zanni are Mezzetino and Brighella, of the Second Zanni Arlecchino and Pulcinella. citation A scenario must always have at least two Zanni. Source: Internet

For example, Zan Ganassa was the stage name of Alberto Naseli, who was one of the first actors specializing in Zanni roles to perform outside of Italy. Source: Internet

London: Routledge, 1994. 67. Print. Throughout time, the Zanni grew to be a popular figure who was first seen in commedia as early as the fourteenth century. Source: Internet

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