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The Theatre History of Noh Theatre
Contributed by: Hayward
  • 1. In which country did Noh theatre originate?
A) China
B) Vietnam
C) Japan
D) Korea
  • 2. What is the term for the primary actors in Noh theatre?
A) Waki
B) Kata
C) Kumiodori
D) Shite
  • 3. During which period was Noh theatre developed?
A) Edo period
B) Heian period
C) Meiji period
D) Muromachi period
  • 4. What is the main feature of Noh acting?
A) Fast-paced dialogue.
B) Slow, deliberate movements.
C) Use of physical comedy.
D) Improvised gestures.
  • 5. Who is credited with the formalization of Noh theatre?
A) Zeami Motokiyo
B) Kurosawa Akira
C) Mizoguchi Kenji
D) Tsubouchi Shoyo
  • 6. What type of mask is commonly used in Noh theatre?
A) Paper masks.
B) Wooden masks.
C) Silicone masks.
D) Plastic masks.
  • 7. What is ‘kuse’ in Noh theatre?
A) The audience response.
B) The style of chanting.
C) The type of stage.
D) The costume design.
  • 8. What is the traditional Noh performance stage called?
A) Shunko
B) Kabuki
C) Noh butai
D) Gekijo
  • 9. What does 'yugen' refer to in Noh theatre?
A) A type of performance.
B) Aesthetics of elegance and beauty.
C) The stage layout.
D) An actor's role.
  • 10. What was the primary audience for Noh theatre historically?
A) Foreign diplomats.
B) Merchants.
C) Common townspeople.
D) The samurai class.
  • 11. What does the term 'Noh' literally mean?
A) Dance.
B) Skill or talent.
C) Playwright.
D) Story.
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