Match the following theatrical genres with their most basic definitions.
A. Originally meant "song drama" or "music drama"
B. Employs wit and irony to expose evil and foolishness
C. Mixes serious and comic matter in the same play
D. Thrives on exaggeration, broad physical humor, elaborate plots, and stereotyped characters
E. One of the primary genres; devoted to provoking amusement and laughter
F. Is premised on the fact that the world can be cruel and unjust
G. Points out the foibles and peculiarities of the upper class
H. Stories of everyday people, often centered on the family
I. Similar to tragedy, but with an optimistic worldview
A. Melodrama
B. Satire
C. Tragicomedy
D. Farce
E. Comedy
F. Tragedy
G. Comedy of manners
H. Domestic drama
I. Heroic drama
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