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One of the hayashigoto of Noh (a part in a play where the hayashi plays the main role). The hayashig...

See "Ranbyōshi" ...

One of the forms in Noh and kyōgen. Ranbyōshi, or “confused rhythm,” is when the maeshite or shiraby...

A type of musical performance in Noh plays in which the music becomes the focus. One example is the ...

One type of special performance always included in okinatsuki-wakinoh. At the start of the play, th...

Noh chants are made up of numerous shōdan. Rongi is one name for shōdan. The rongi are usually sung ...

See "Rōsoku Noh"...

See "Ryōjite"...

While there is normally one shite, or main character, in Noh and kyōgen, at times the status of the ...

Noh performed by candlelight (“rōsoku” meaning “candle” in Japanese). Many candlesticks are placed a...

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