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Izutu Kakitubata Okina Teika Yoroboshi Yugyo Yanagi Hanjo

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.
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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.
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Fujimusume Kagamijishi Kanjinchou


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.
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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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