Asian Theatrical Forms

Question 1

One of the most popular dramatic forms of Japan, the other two being Noh drama and puppet theater (bunraku). Singers and orchestra of drums, flutes, wooden clappers, and shamisen accompanied the stylized dialogues, lively actions, and captivating dances. (Role evolvution: Females -> Children -> Males)

Answer 1

Kabuki

Question 2

Flower way

Answer 2

Hanamachi

Question 3

Tradional puppet theater in Indonesia. Based from India’s two epics.

Answer 3

Wayang Kulit

Question 4

India’s two epics

Answer 4

Ramayana and Mahabhrata

Question 5

Most important role in Wayang Kulit. This is the leader.

Answer 5

Dhalang

Question 6

It accompanies the sulukan or narratives of the play. Most important instrument

Answer 6

Gender

Question 7

is a percussion instrument that sets the tempo of the other instruments in the play.

Answer 7

Kedhang

Question 8

China is known for their traditional theater art form, the ###### or also known as ###### This opera combines instrumental music, vocal performance, dances, acrobats, and pantomime.

Performers of ###### is trained at a very young age. They were chosen at school by teachers and train them despite of them having their schooling. Students study and train in the morning and performs at theaters in the evening.

Answer 8

Peking Opera

Question 9

Main role in Peking Opera.

Answer 9

Sheng

Question 10

Three roles of sheng

Answer 10

Xiaosheng
Wusheng
Laosheng

Question 11

a painted face male role who plays primary or secondary role. Usually has a forceful characteristic which requires performers to have a strong voice.

Answer 11

Jing

Question 12

a male clown that usually plays secondary roles.

Answer 12

Chou

Question 13

Translated as shadow

Answer 13

Bayang