Japanese Theatre Forms

What does the word 'Noh' translate to?

• Skill

• Dance

• Music

• Art

Which is the oldest surviving Asian theatre tradition?

• Noh

• Kabuki

• Kathakali

• Beijing Opera

Who founded Noh Theatre?

• Kan'ami

• Zeami

• Okuni

• Chikamatsu Monzaemon

​ (a)   Theatre is a form of Japanese Theatre for the common people that was created using parodies of Buddhist prayers

• Kabuki
• Noh
• Bunraku

In Noh Theatre, who were the original audience?

• The original audience of Noh Theatre were the samurai and the aristocracy of Japan.

• The original audience of Noh Theatre were the common people of Japan.

• The original audience of Noh Theatre were the merchants and traders of Japan.

• The original audience of Noh Theatre were the farmers and laborers of Japan.

The performance style of Noh Theatre is:

• Dance and music

• Spoken word

• Silent acting

• Pantomime

The significance of masks in Noh Theatre is:

• To conceal the identity of the actors

• To express emotions and character

• To enhance the visual appeal of the performance

• To adhere to traditional costume requirements

Who originated Kabuki?

• Izumo no Okuni

• Matsuo Basho

• Toyotomi Hideyoshi

• Oda Nobunaga

What are the themes of Kabuki?

• Love and romance

• Historical events

• Moral conflicts

• All of the above

The Mie Pose in Kabuki is:

• A dramatic pose struck by an actor

• A type of traditional Japanese music

• A form of Japanese poetry

• A style of Japanese painting