Noh Theatre
What does the term "Noh" translate to.
Skill or Talent
What does the word "Kabuki" translate to?
Song, dance, and skill.
What was Bunraku named after?
The theatre that it was performed in.
True or false. Overtime Kabuki and Bunraku became very different.
What types of skill does a Noh performer need?
Graceful, coordinated, slow moving.
Who were the Onnagata?
They were male performer's who would perform the female roles.
What does the storyteller do?
Speaks all the lines and narrates the story.
Where can you find influences of Kabuki in today's time?
Art, anime, film and TV.
What is painted on the wall of a Noh theatre stage?
Who was Kabuki meant for?
The common people.
What are the responsibilities of EACH of the 3 puppeteers?
One controls the head and the right arm, the second one controls the left arm, and the third controls the feet of the puppet.
True or False Kabuki was Japans first dramatic performance form for the common people.
True
Who was the Noh theatre performances meant for?
The upper classes.
What did the different color face paint represent?
Different characters and emotions.
What are the Bunraku stories based on?
Older tales and legends but add human elements, such as more emotion.
What did the performer Izumo No Okuni use as a stage?
A dried river bed.
What kind of stories does Noh theatre tell?
Classical literature.
Name and describe the principle instrument used to accompany Kabuki performances?
The shamisen is a long necked three stringed instrument it used the principle instrument for background music in Kabuki and Bunraku plays.
How do they enhance the stories?
By using props and scenic elements.
What artists were inspired by Kabuki?
Claude Monet and Van Gough