Noh Drama Bunraku Drama Kabuki Drama Kabuki-Noh Acting Set and Costumes
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In what century did Noh drama first appear?
Noh drama first appeared in the 14th century.
100
Who read the dialogue in Bunraku?
Bunraku had narrators to read the dialogue while the attendants controlled the dolls.
100
Where do the actors enter from in Kabuki theatre?
The actors enter from a flowerway.
100
What does Kabuki and Noh acting follow?
Kabuki/Noh acting follows Chinese tradition.
100
What were the costumes like in Noh theatre?
The Noh actors wore silks.
200
What other drama were Noh plays similar to?
Noh plays were similar to Chinese drama.
200
In what century did Bunraku become popular?
Buraku became popular in the 17th century.
200
What is Kabuki?
Kabuki is Japanese drama of the common man.
200
How young might children be when they began acting?
Children may have been 5 years old when they began appearing on stage as the beginning of their lifelong profession.
200
What does scenery consist of in Noh theatre?
Scenery in Noh theatre cosisted of pine tree tapestries hung on the back wall.
300
What class were Noh plays meant for?
Noh drama was meant for aristocrats. (First class, rich, powerful, or the highest class would work)
300
What else might you call Bunraku?
Bunraku is also referred to as doll theatre.
300
Why do people say that Kabuki drama is better that Noh drama?
People say Kabuki is better that Noh drama because Kabuki is much more melodramatic and sensational.
300
How is acting passed down?
Acting is passed down through family lines.
300
How were the Bunraku doll attendants dressed?
Bunraku doll attendants dressed in all black and wore gauze masks.
400
How many people does the chorus consist of in Noh drama?
The Noh chorus consisted of 6-8 men.
400
How tall were the dolls in Bunraku?
The dolls were about 4 feet tall.
400
What is at least one subject matter of Kabuki?
The subject matters of Kabuki ranged from heavy, tension-filled historical tragedies, domestic love triangles, and/or unspoken dance dramas.
400
Describe Noh and Kabuki actors.
The actors tend to be men who are versatile at impersonating women.
400
What is a significant part of Kabuki costumes?
Wigs are a very big part of Kabuki costumes, they could weigh 25 lbs. and the would reflect that actors age, station, and/or personality.
500
What did Noh plays combine?
Noh plays combined poetry with dance and music.
500
What did the masks that the attendants wear in Bunraku tell the audience?
The masks that the attendants wore told the audience to act as though they were invisible.
500
What was used in Kabuki that has been borrowed from the western world?
The western world borrowed the ramp, trapdoor, and/or the revolving stage.
500
What is now legal in Kabuki?
Women can now act in Kabuki, though many do.
500
What is a flowerway (Kabuki)?
A flowerway is a ramp that extends through the audience from the back of the auditorium up to the stage, actors enter from it.






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