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A one-act interlude for Noh, but with a greater emphasis on comedy.
-Actors are usually men
-exaggerated movements and dialogue
-no masks, simple costumes, simple stage sets. |
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| Miko who was the main founder of kabuki. |
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| Make-up used in kabuki.
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| Exaggerated poses used in kabuki. |
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| Stage that extends into the audience; used in kabuki. Used by actors to make exits and entrances.
example: [image] |
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| Stage tricks used in kabuki. |
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| Revolving stage used in kabuki. |
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| Trap doors used in kabuki to bring an actor to the stage. |
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| A type of kabuki drama dealing with lives of the commoners. |
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| Three-stringed traditional instrument used during kabuki plays.
example: [image] |
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| The right side of a kabuki stage. |
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| The left side of a kabuki stage. |
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Traditional puppet theater.
There are three types of performers in bunraku: the shamisen players, the chanters, and the puppeteers.
Also defined as pupetry set to a chanting narrative. |
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| The puppets used in bunraku.
Example: [image] |
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| The disciple of a kabuki actor; apprentice. |
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| A historical kabuki play. |
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| Traditional Japanese storytelling; supposed to be really funny.
Story usually expressed as conversations between the different characters.
Example: [image] |
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| Classical musical drama popular during the Muromachi period; makes use of fans, chanting, and masks.
Example: [image] |
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| Hip-length kimono coat; worn by rakugo performers. (rakugoka)
example: [image] |
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| A wide divided (sometimes undivided) skirt-type-of-pants article of clothing worn by rakugoka. (rakugo performers.)
Example: [image] |
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| Traditional garment of Japan. |
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| A fan; used in rakugo for comedic effect.
Example: [image] |
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| Japanese hand towel; used in rakugo to enhance the performance. (And for comedic effect.)
Example: [image] |
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| The male who plays the female roles in Kabuki.
Example: [image] |
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| The leading character in a Noh play. Usually the shite and the tsure (accompanying actors) wear masks. |
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| Mask used in Noh.
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| The fan used in Noh. Differs from a sensu in that the tip sticks out a bit, even when fully closed.
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| The companion to the shite (primary actor) in noh. |
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