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Who created Kabuki?
Okuni Izimo No
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How did the stage do quick changes in scenery?
The stage was able to do this because it was able to rotate.
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What was the main colour of there face paint?
White was the main colour.
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What was hit together while the curtains were being opened?
Wood Blocks were hit together while the curtains were being opened.
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Who was the ruler of Japan while Kabuki was being created?
Tokugawa Ieyasu
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What did a Kabuki stage have that most stages not have?
Kabuki stages had trap doors.
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What types of costumes did Kabuki actors wear?
Actors wore ellaborate costumes with many diffrent bright colours.
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What were some props used in Kabuki?
Some props used in Kabuki were swords, umbrellas and folding fans(sensu).
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Who was a famous Kabuki actor that brought something new to Kabuki?
Ichikawa Danjuro I
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What colours were Kabuki curtains?
Kabuki curtains were traditional Japenese colours.
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What were some other colours used with the white face paint?
A variety of diffrent colours were used with the colour white for face paint.
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What sound was heard in the background while instruments were being played?
Chanting was heard in the background well instruments were being played.
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What did Ichikawa Danjuro I bring to Kabuki?
He brought Aragato to Kabuki.
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What was hanamichi used for?
It was used so that the actors could have a quick way to get on and off of the stage.
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What were the dresses called that were worn by people in women roles?
The dresses that were worn in Kabuki were called Kimono.
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What was a string instrument that was used in Kabuki?
A shamisen
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When did Okuni Izimo No create Kabuki?
She created Kabuki in the 17th century.
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What was the name of the bridge that was attached to the stage?
It was called Hanamichi.
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What was a folding fan called?
A folding fan was called a sensu.
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How long was a Kabuki performance?
It lasted about 5 hours
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