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  2. Sarcasms (Prokofiev) - Wikipedia

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    Sarcasms, Op. 17 (Russian: Сарказмы, pronounced sarkazmy), initially alternatively entitled Sarcastic Pieces, is a 1914 solo piano composition by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev. Background [ edit ]

  3. Satirical music - Wikipedia

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    Satirical music describes music that employs satire or was described as such. It deals with themes of social, political , religious , cultural structures and provides commentary or criticism on them typically under the guise of dark humor or respective music genres.

  4. British humour - Wikipedia

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    British humour carries a strong element of satire aimed at the absurdity of everyday life.Common themes include sarcasm, tongue-in-cheek, banter, insults, self-deprecation, taboo subjects, puns, innuendo, wit, and the British class system. [1]

  5. 'Friends' and Matthew Perry helped people learn English and ...

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    “It’s hard to teach humor and sarcasm in a language, especially because it’s so situational. But with Chandler, sarcasm is his M.O. It’s the way he functions,” she explains.

  6. Caustic humour - Wikipedia

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    Caustic humour is a type of humour which relies on witty insults.As is implied by the name (which literally means humour which is designed to burn or to corrode), it involves the clever use of language to convey biting, insulting, or sometimes even cruel remarks.

  7. Wikipedia:Sarcasm is really helpful - Wikipedia

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    Example of an editor bringing about peace with judicious use of sarcasm. This method works so much better than sincerity. Sarcasm is especially useful in controversial debates, the more controversial the better, where a sarcastic comment often has the effect of calming the situation.

  8. U2's Larry Mullen Jr. says dyscalculia affects his drumming ...

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    People who have dyscalculia often face mental health issues when they have to do math, such as anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings." Dyscalculia is distinct from dyslexia, which makes ...

  9. Parody music - Wikipedia

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    Popular music has used parody in a variety of ways. These include parodies of earlier music, for comic or (sometimes) serious effect; parodies of musical and performing styles; and parodies of particular performers. Before the 20th century, popular song frequently borrowed hymn tunes and other church music and substituted secular words.