Japan Quiz Flashcards
(10 cards)
Who is considered to be the founder of Noh?
Zeami
What is the name, in English, of his famous play Sagi?
The Heron
Which style of dance/drama in Japan uses masks?
Noh
What color is the mask Fudo?
Blue
What is the name of Japan’s indigenous religion?
Shinto
Who or what is an onnagata?
A male Kabuki dancer who dresses as a female
What is the style of dance/drama whose stage has trap doors and a rotating platform?
Kabuki
Are Japanese temples covered with sculptures of dance… as in India?
No, they have different symbols on their temples.
True or False: During the Tokugawa Shogunate, travel was encouraged.
False
True or False: The traditional way to learn their craft, for performers in both of the dance/drama forms as we have studied, is from their fathers.
True