About Pantomime
Pantomime is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom. It is usually classed as a form of musical theater and theatre music.
From Wikipedia
Pantomime (; informally panto) is a type of musical comedy stage production designed for family entertainment, generally combining broad and topical humour and cross-dressing actors with a story based on a well-known fairy tale, fable or folk tale. Pantomime is a participatory form of theatre developed in England in the 18th century in which the audience is encouraged and expected to sing along with certain parts of the music and to shout out phrases to the performers.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Pantomime.
- ↑ musical theater
- ↑ theatre music
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Frequently asked questions
What is Pantomime?
Pantomime is a music genre that emerged in United Kingdom. It is usually classed as a form of musical theater and theatre music.
Where and when did Pantomime originate?
Pantomime originated in United Kingdom.