Who and when created melodrama?

Melodrama has existed for centuries, with its origins tracing back to ancient Greece. However, the term "melodrama" was first coined in the early 19th century by a French playwright, René Charles Guilbert de Pixérécourt. Pixérécourt is considered the creator of melodrama as a distinct dramatic genre, combining music, spoken dialogue, and elaborate stage effects to create an emotional and sensational theatrical experience.