Table 1
Noh:a Noh drama;
a traditional dance-drama form developed by Kan'nami, and refined
by his son Zeami in the 14th century. It is characterized by
highly stylized acting, unique vocalization, wooden masks and
elaborate costumes, and above all its symbolism, and severely
simple settings and performance style. A Noh styles -
utai(dramatic chant), mai(refined dance) and hayashi(drums and
flute) - are blended into one. The themes are derived from
religion, folk myths, classical poetry and histrical tales. (*)
Kyougen:lit.crazy words.
a traditional from of drama reflecting everyday and social
conditions, often making use of mine and comical situations. In
adjdition to performing in complete Kyougen plays, Kyougen actors
may occasionally take roles in a Noh play or perform
"Kyougen interlude" between two acts of Noh play whitch
often interpret the drama in common language. (*)
Kabuki:Kabuki drama;
a highly stylized traditional play with singing and dancing.
Kabuki was developed by a women dancer, Izeumo no Okuni, in the
17th century. Since the Tokugawa shogunate(1603-1868) prohibited
women from acting in public, the Kabuki drama has been performed
exclusively by males, including female roles. the music for
Kabuki employs a varietyof singing and shamisen styles as well as
combining percussive and flute music adapted from the Noh and
veriety of folk performance styles. (*)
Referance of English Explanation :
(*) "Dictionary of Japanese Culture" by K.Setsuko & G.A.Crane /1991. Heian, Japan
(**) "NOH" by D.Maruoka & T.Yoshikoshi (Translated by Don Kenny) /1980. Hoikusya, Japan
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