Instruments
What is an aerophone?
A wind instrument
How many years has Kabuki been around in Japan?
400 years
How many years has Noh been around in Japan?
600
What is Bunraku?
Japanese puppetry
What is the capital of Japan? MUST SPELL CORRECTLY
Tokyo
What is a zither?
A box with strings stretched across it
Which form(s) of theater use elaborate costumes? Choose 1, 2, or all three options
Bunraku
Kabuki
Noh
All three!
Which form(s) of theater use a bare stage? Choose 1, 2, or all three options
Bunraku
Kabuki
Noh
Bunraku and Noh
What is a Bunraku performance accompanied by?
Shamisen players and the tayu (narrator)
What are the two major religions of Japan? MUST SPELL CORRECTLY
Buddhism and Shinto
DAILY DOUBLE
Aurally identify 4 instruments
DAILY DOUBLE
In Kabuki, the actors will often strike a pose to make a point or emphasize an action. What are these poses called?
Mie
Which form(s) of theater is famous for its acrobatics? Choose 1, 2, or all three options
Bunraku
Kabuki
Noh
Kabuki
How many people control the puppet during a Bunraku performance?
3
Why do the Japanese people incorporate “ma” into their music?
To reflect the balance of life
Why did Japanese Americans in the U.S. start using taiko drums?
To reconnect with their culture
What do the bold make up colors and patterns represent on Kabuki actors?
Different emotions and personality traits
Which form of theater uses masks?
Which form of theater uses make up?
Which form of theater uses puppets?
Use these options:
Bunraku
Kabuki
Noh
Which form of theater uses masks? Noh
Which form of theater uses make up? Kabuki
Which form of theater uses puppets? Bunraku
In which form(s) of Japanese theater do the performers not talk? Choose 1, 2, or all three options
Bunraku
Kabuki
Noh
Bunraku and Noh
How does Japanese music reflect the ideals of the two main religions?
Both the music and religions promote inner peace, a connection to nature, and respect for the world
What are the sticks called in taiko drumming and how do they achieve a wide array of sounds?
-The sticks are called “bachi”, and they are used on many different sizes of drums
What are the 3 main themes that Kabuki plays explore?
-History
-Myths
-Everyday Life
What are four features of Noh plays that contribute to the intensity of the mood?
-Bare stage
-Elaborate costumes
-Stylized movements
-Masks
Why is the stage mostly bare in both Bunraku and Noh performances? (provide all three reasons)
-Focus the emotions of the characters
-Focus on beauty and simplicity
-The audience can use their imagination
What are the four main islands of Japan? MUST SPELL CORRECTLY
Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, Shikoku