Noh Flashcards
is derived from the Sino-Japanese word for “skill” or “talent”) is a major form of Classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
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Developed by Kan’ami and his son Zeami, it is the oldest major theatre art that is still regularly performed today.
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It is often based on tales from traditional literature with a supernatural being
transformed into human form as a hero narrating a story.
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It integrates masks, costumes and various props in a dance-based performance, requiring highly trained actors and musicians.
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Emotions are primarily conveyed by stylized conventional gestures while the iconic masks represent the roles such as ghosts, women, children, and the elderly.
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