Kabuki

Question 1

Japan’s popular theater form

Answer 1

Kabuki

Question 2

This female dancer became popular in the 17th century by performing parodies of Buddhist chants - formed a troupe of female performers

Answer 2

Okuni

Question 3

The male actors who play female roles are called

Answer 3

onnagata

Question 4

Somewhat coarse, gaudy and extravagant

Answer 4

Kabuki

Question 5

Another Japanese theater form, which is known for its fragility and elegance

Answer 5

Noh

Question 6

Known for its free interaction with its audience

Answer 6

Kabuki

Question 7

This character of Kabuki which may run in from morning till evening

Answer 7

duration

Question 8

is a wooden idiophone clapper that marks the start of the presentation

Answer 8

hyoshigi

Question 9

is a transverse aerophone flute made from bamboo, which is used in Noh drama and Kabuki

Answer 9

nokhan or Noh flute

Question 10

symbolizes the commencement of the play

Answer 10

drums

Question 11

is a small membranophone drum which is short in height but has a wide diameter.

Answer 11

shime-daiko

Question 12

this drum is used in Buddhist temples, in festivals and in Kabuki presentations

Answer 12

shime-daiko

Question 13

a Japanese word which literally means “three-stringed”. A Japanese chordophone.

Answer 13

Shamisen

Question 13

The shamisen is played with a plectrum called a

Answer 13

bachi

Question 14

called the off stage music

Answer 14

geza-ongaku

Question 15

behind a bamboo curtain or in a room called

Answer 15

kuromisu