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Where did the name Burlesque come from?
Burlesque derives from the Italian burlesco, which, in turn, is derived from the Italian burla – a joke, ridicule or mockery.
When did the concept of Burlesque come about?
Burlesque first appears in a title in Francesco Berni's Opere burlesche of the early 16th century.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about Burlesque besides first appearing in a title in Francesco Berni's Opere burlesche of the early 16th century?