KABUKI (MUSIC) Flashcards
When and where was the kabuki originated?
Japan, Edo period (1603 - 1868)
How many characters does the word “kabuki” have?
Three Kanji characters
What are the three Kanji characters?
- “songs” (ka)
- “dance: (bu)
- “technique” or “skill” (ki)
What is the real meaning of kabuki?
The art of dancing and singing
TRUE OR FALSE. The performers are all men.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE. The training of kabuki actors start from the childhood.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE. In kabuki, they wear any type of masks.
FALSE
Answer: they don’t wear masks
In kabuki, there is something called patterned makeup it indicates rules such as?
- Heroes
- Villains
- Women
- Children
TRUE OR FALSE. Kabuki music is performed live.
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE. Kabuki music doesn’t set the mood or the emotion of the drama.
FALSE
Answer: It does
TRUE OF FALSE. Kabuki music provides the kabuki actors cues for acting.
TRUE
Each musician has his notebook called?
Tsukecho
Kabuki music can be classified into three types, what are they?
- Gidayubushi
- Shimoza ongaku
- Debayashi/degatari
A type of kabuki music known as a narrative music that uses shamisen as the main instrument.
Gidayubushi
A type of kabuki music where the music being played in the kuromisu or the lower seats below the stage where the presentation is held.
Shimoza ongaku
A type of kabuki music which is played on the kabuki stage during the presentation to heighten the mood or effect on the audience.
Debayashi/degatari
