slapstick

slapstick, a type of physical comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, usually violent action. The slapstick comic, more than a mere funnyman or buffoon, must often be an acrobat, a stunt performer, and something of a magician - a master of uninhibited action and perfect timing.

The term arises from a device developed for use in the broad, physical comedy style known as commedia dell'arte in 16th-century Italy. The "slap stick" consists of two thin slats of wood, which make a "slap" when striking another actor, with little force needed to make a loud - and comical - sound.

The character of Punch from the Punch and Judy puppet show is one of the best-known slapstickers of this time. It was also around this time that the actual physical slapstick was employed. The slapstick was a two-piece paddle that actors would use to accentuate the impact of a hit (often on another actor's backside).

So just hold the slap stick here and strike downward and then you're going to stop the motion. It's going to bring those pieces of wood together.

In music, a whip or slapstick is a clapper (percussion instrument) consisting of two wooden boards joined by a hinge at one end. When the boards are brought together rapidly, the sound produces a sound reminiscent of the crack of a whip.

This is an extra safety and it creates a good sound. So this sequence the foot hits the wall first then the hands and forearms then the Torso.

Fred Karno Fred Karno is credited with inventing the style of slapstick still popular today. When movies were first invented, they were silent. Slapstick worked perfectly in silent movies as it was so visually funny, and many comedy movies were made. Even when sound was introduced, slapstick movies still made people laugh.

In music, a whip or slapstick is a clapper (percussion instrument) consisting of two wooden boards joined by a hinge at one end. When the boards are brought together rapidly, the sound produces a sound reminiscent of the crack of a whip.

The vibraslap is a percussion instrument consisting of a piece of stiff wire (bent into a U-shape) connecting a wooden ball to a hollow box of wood with metal “teeth” inside. The percussionist holds the metal wire in one hand and strikes the ball (usually against the palm of their other hand).

Put the short pieces in between the long boards in the one end which is to become the handle. Glue this ”sandwich” together and secure it with a few small nails in the middle. When it is dry you cut the handle to a pleasant size using a saw and a knife. This slapstick must hit something or somebody to make at noise.

The royalty free music you will find on Slapstick Comedy I combines styles from ragtime, swing, boogie and jazz. While it is difficult to lump this kind of music into a category, you will not be able to mistake the effect it has on people.

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