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Nanori, issei, ageuta. Having developed an interest in Noh after watching several performances, you decide to have a look at a simple utai bon, or “chant book,” and come across these terms. As a newcomer to Noh, their meaning is completely lost on you. So you don’t get discouraged when you run into this type of terminology in utai bon and other books on Noh, we have created this categorized glossary of Noh Terminology.

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(無言事)

One type of Noh production, literally “no-word things.” Typically, the parts accompanying the vocals and music include only movement. The movement of the actors comes into sharp focus in the dead silence of the stage, creating a unique atmosphere. There are Shijimagoto denoted as su no de, su no nakairi, and su no ayumi, but these are very rare.


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