A kind of pantomime; that part of a pantomime in which the harlequin and clown play the principal parts.

Theatre. The introductory or burlesque part of a traditional pantomime preceding the harlequinade. Now historical.

Theatre. A general mêlée or chase of the characters in a pantomime. Also in extended use. Now rare.

Theatre. More fully transformation scene: A mechanical disclosing scene in a pantomime; spec. the scene in which the principal performers were…