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K
ABUKI T
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 KABUKI
Traditional form of popular theater which began at the end of
the 16th century and soon became the most successful
theater entertainment in the red light districts of the great
cities. Together with Nōh, it is considered the most important
Japanese contribution to World Theater.
Both Nōh and kabuki are unique and genuine expressions of
the Japanese spirit and culture. They mirror, however, taste
and ideals of different social classes, in profoundly different
environments and epochs.
The word is written with three
characters:
KA - song
BU - dance
KI - skill
SHAMISEN
TAIKO
OTSUZUMI
KOTSUZUMI
NOHKAN
Group Activity no.1

Direction:Watch a video clip of KABUKI. Focus the attention to the Naugata Ensemble. Write the
observation and reaction following the musical elements listed below.

Group 1 Group 2
NAUGATA ENSEMBLE NAUGATA ENSEMBLE
(KABUKI MUSIC) (KABUKI MUSIC)
Style of playing instrument Style of singing
Tempo Melody Texture Timbre    
       
CLAP THE RHYTHM
Direction: Apply the learned rhythmic pattern as background music for kabuki performance.
Group 1 will play using plastic bottles, group 2 will play using bamboo sticks, group 3 will
play using spoon and fork, and the last group will play using empty soda can.
ASSIGNMENT
A. Follow-up Assignment
1. What are the characters in kabuki?
2. Read about stage and features of kabuki theatre
Reference: LM and TG guide south east Asian music pp. 1-5
Online sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki
https://www.artelino.com/articles/kabuki_theater.asp

B. Advanced Assignment
1. What is Noh theatre
2. What is the difference between kabuki and Noh theatre?
Online sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noh
https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/577531/noh-japanese/