Slapstick
As a Commedia dell’arte piece, The Three Cuckolds takes us into the world of slapstick. Here is some background on this comedic genre:
"Slapstick, the style of commedia comedy, is the rough and tumble physical comedy that many of us first experienced watching The Three Stooges or Roadrunner cartoons. The name comes from a prop carried by Arlecchino as a bat used to strike other characters. The slapstick was made from two pieces of wood designed to slap together making a loud noise."
Here’s a photo of a traditional slapstick: 
