Theatre of asia (chap 12) (2)

Question 1

Define Bunraku.

Answer 1

Bunraku: Japanese puppet theatre.

A chanter plays his flute and Companies of puppeteers would act out stories “illustrating” the chanter’s music.

Question 2

What is the jōruri?

Answer 2

The chanted texts in bunraku theatre.

Question 3

How many people manipulate the puppets in bunraku?

Answer 3

In bunraku, the puppets representing important characters are manipulated by three people: one for the legs, one for the left arm, and the chief handler for the head and right arm.

The chief handler is often dressed in an elaborate, gorgeous costume, but the other handlers are dressed in black

Question 4

Define Kabuki theatre.

Answer 4

Kabuki: Form of popular Japanese theatre combining music, dance, and dramatic scenes.

Question 5

Combining elements of nō, bunraku, and folk theatre, ______ became the
most popular form of theatre in Japan

Answer 5

Combining elements of nō, bunraku, and folk theatre, kabuki became the
most popular form of theatre in Japan

Question 6

Who is credited for the development of kabuki?

Answer 6

Shinto priestess, Okuni of Izumo

Question 7

____ was the basis of early kabuki performances

Answer 7

Dance was the basis of early kabuki performances

Question 8

What kind of stories were revolved around kabuki?

Answer 8

The musical dance-dramas that developed revolved around stories that were romantic and often erotic.

Question 9

What theatre form did the current kabuki repertoire adapt from?

Answer 9

At least half of the current kabuki repertoire was adapted from puppet theatre.

Question 10

_____ were popular dramas in the
kabuki repertoire

Answer 10

Ghost stories

Question 11

What is the onnagata?

Answer 11

The male actors who play women’s
parts these actors are called onnagata

Question 12

Which Japanese theatre uses elaborate and beautiful scenic effects, including a revolving stage?

Answer 12

Kabuki

Question 13

Define a Hanamichi.

Answer 13

Hanamichi: In kabuki theatre, a bridge running from behind the audience
(toward the left side of the audience) to the stage.

Performers can enter on the hanamichi; important scenes may also be played
on it.

Question 14

What is Wayang?

Answer 14

Wayang (WHY-young) is the term that usually refers to Indonesian puppet theatre but is also used sometimes
to refer to live dance performances