comedy
what it is
Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδία,komodia) as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse generally intended to amuse, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. It can also be common in music. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in Ancient Greece.
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questions
What is comedy?
Comedy (from the Greek κωμωδία,komodia) as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse generally intended to amuse, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. It can also be common in music. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in Ancient Greece.
What are good comedy albums to start with?
Try Straight Outta Lynwood by "Weird Al" Yankovic, Monty Python Sings by Monty Python, No Cure For Cancer by Denis Leary, and The Simpsons Sing The Blues by The Simpsons.
Who are some women making comedy?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/comedy/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making comedy, from mainstream to underground.
genre notes from last.fm listeners · artists and albums from last.fm, updated 2026-10-19