"Three-Cornered Hat" is a ballet created by Manuel de Falla, based on a story by Pedro Antonio de Alarcón. The ballet premiered in 1919 and is set in 19th-century Spain, featuring themes of love, jealousy, and humor. The title refers to the distinctive three-cornered hat worn by the male protagonist, a miller. The ballet is known for its vibrant choreography and lively music, which incorporates traditional Spanish folk elements. It tells the story of a miller, his wife, and a corrupt magistrate, highlighting the miller's cleverness in outsmarting the magistrate to win back his wife.