Nō Theatre Flashcards
1
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dōjōji
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- play of the 4th category
- written by Kanze Kojirō
- special features: rambyōshi accompanied with weird cries and kotsuzami drum, great bell
- play is based off the honchō hokke reigenki; slightly altered version: woman is a girl who has been lead astray by her father. even itself is though to have happened in 929 CE
- Anchin (monk) and Kiyohime (woman)
2
Q
rambyōshi
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hypnotic dance that creates an unique impression in performance
3
Q
kanemaki
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older version of dōjōji that was abandoned due to the latter appearing to be more effective in theatre
4
Q
honchō hokke reigenki
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- collection in which the earliest source of the legend behind dōjōji exists
- woman turns into serpent after becoming so distraught when the priest breaks his promise to her that he would sleep with her after his pilgrimage
- 1040 CE
5
Q
why has the original legend been changed in dōjōji?
A
we feel more sympathy for this girl who has been lead astray, rather than the vengeful woman
6
Q
the great bell
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- not found in other Nō’s
- gives roles of servants importance
7
Q
bunraku
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- puppet play
- established in 17th century
- also known as Ningyo Joruri
- 3 Dojoji programs: Hidakagawa Iriaizakura, Koi nyobo somewake tazuna, Dojoji Genzai Uroko
8
Q
Nō theatre vs. Kabuki theatre
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- nō is older with an aristocratic audience while kabuki is popular entertainment with regular audience
- Nō actors where masks while kabuki actors use dramatic and exaggerated make up
- Kabuki was considered the more modern theatre (17th century). but now we would consider it traditional and old
9
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Dōjōji productions
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- over 250 separate productions worldwide
- 2 Nō plays
- 100+ kabuki plays
- 8 modern theatre productions
- 4 operas
- 2 musicals
- ballet
- 11 movies
- broadway musical
- choir recital and rock song by Japanese rock band
