Asian Theater (Japan) Flashcards
True or False: Kabuki, Noh, and Bunraku are UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
True
The art of singing and dancing
Kabuki
During what period did Kabuki originate?
Edo, 17th century
The first form of Japanese theater
Kabuki
The first form of Japanese theater
Kabuki
True or False: Kabuki plays revolve around historical events and moral conflicts in relationships of the heart.
True
True or False: Kabuki stages do not have revolving platforms and trapdoors.
False
Kabuki: A footbridge that extends to the audience (from the stage)
hanamichi
Kabuki: A footbridge that extends to the audience (from the stage)
hanamichi
Kabuki: Male actors who specialize in women’s roles are called…
onnagata
Kabuki: Actors that serve as assistants who hand props to other actors. They wear all-black costume.
Kurugo
Kabuki theater is divided into these acts:
- jo- slow opening that introduces characters;
- _______________
- Kyu- final act, short and quick with a satisfying conclusion.
ha- main action where conflicts and tragedies happen.
“Skills”; A complex form of Japanese theater which involves music, dance, and drama.
Noh
Noh: Comedy interludes are called…
kyogen
Noh: A category that involves human characters and a linear timeline.
genzai
Noh: A category that involves supernatural worlds.
mugen
Noh: genzai + mugen =
ryokake
True or False: Noh performers start their training at the age of 5.
False. Noh performers start their training at the age of 3.
Noh: The leading role is called…
a. Waki
b. Kyogen
c. Shi-te
c. Shi-te
Noh: The antagonist is called…
a. Waki
b. Kyogen
c. Shi-te
a. Waki
Noh: The instrumentalists are called…
a. Waki
b. Hayashi
c. Shi-te
b. Hayashi- they use flute, shoulder drum, and stick drum.
Puppet lyrical drama that uses rhythmic chanting and traditional music.
Bunraku (Ningyo Johruri Bunraku)
________ is a form of traditional Japanese narrative music in which a narrator (tayu) sings to the accompaniment of three-stringed spike lute (shamisen).
Johruri
A form of Japanese theater that relies heavily on visuals and sounds to tell stories.
Bunraku
Bunraku: The projecting elevated platform is called…
yuka
True or False: There are usually three (3) puppeteers for Bunraku.
True. + they are visible to the audience.
True or False: The tayu plays all characters, both male and female.
True. They also use different voices and intonations.
Noh plot source: These are historical plays set in feudal times…
Jidaimono
Noh plot source: contemporary dramas exploring the conflict between affairs of the heart and social obligation…
Sewamono
