Kabuki vs. Noh
Kabukinoun
A form of Japanese theatre in which elaborately costumed male performers use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.
Kabukinoun
A stylized, pretentious, and often hollow performance; especially political posturing.
Kabuki
Kabuki (歌舞伎) is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate kumadori make-up worn by some of its performers.
Nohnoun
A form of classical Japanese music drama.
Noh
Noh (能, Nō, derived from the Sino-Japanese word for or ) is a major form of classical Japanese dance-drama that has been performed since the 14th century. Developed by Kan'ami and his son Zeami, it is the oldest major theatre art that is still regularly performed today.
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