M1: Lesson Proper 01 - KABUKI

Wusheng

martial character which involves in combat. They are trained for acrobatics.

Noh drama and Puppet theater (bunraku)

what's the other two of kabuki

Kyoto's Kamo River

The art form has its origin in comic dances performed in the early 1600s by group of women on a bank of ___________.

hanamachi

There is also a runaway connected to the back of the stage passed though the audience, this runaway is called _____ which is translated as “flower way”.

Ramayana and Mahabharata.

Wayang Kulit's two epics

gender

is the most important instrument in Wayang Kulit. It accompanies the sulukan or narratives of the play.

kedhang

is a percussion instrument that sets the tempo of the other instruments in the play.

Sheng

Main role in Peking Opera. There are three kinds of this

Laodan

an old woman

Wudan

a martial woman

Daomadan

a young female warrior

Qingyi

elite, virtuous woman

Huadan

unmarried, vivacious woman

Jing

a painted face male role who plays primary or secondary role. Usually has a forceful characteristic which requires performers to have a strong voice.

Chou

a male clown that usually plays secondary roles.

Song

the skill of projecting words with pitch

Speech

the skill of projecting voice in a creative manner

Kabuki

was one of the most popular dramatic forms of Japan. singers and orchestra of drums, flutes, wooden clappers, and shamisen accompanied the stylized dialogues, lively actions, and captivating dances of______. the plays were lasting all day.

Red strips

around cheeks and eyes signifying power and youth

indigo and blue

signified a negative attribute

WAYANG KULIT

is a traditional puppet theater that originated from Indonesia. Although it came form India, the main story that is presented on this theater art forms are story or belief that originated in India. It is a theatrical form that uses shadow and puppets that is make of leather.

puppet

translation of wayang

leather

translation of kulit

bayang

The word ____ which translated as shadows is highly associated into its etymology as well since shadow is a vital element in this theatrical form.

Dhalang

This person or role serves as a leader in the whole play since s/he can be the storyteller, puppeteer, conductor, commentator, spiritual adviser, and entertainer. This should be able to do any task or role in a Wayang Kulit performance.

Peking Opera

China is known for their traditional theater art form, also known as Beijing Opera. This opera combines instrumental music, vocal performance, dances, acrobats, and pantomime.
It started in the late 18th century but further developed until mid 19th century. It become popular and established a recognition as one of the cultural treasures of China during the Qing Dynasty.

Sheng, Dan, Jing, Chou

Roles of Peking Opera

Xiaosheng

handsome and young image which usually involved in beautiful women.

Laosheng

dignified elder role which project a gentle and cultivated disposition.

Dan

Any female role in Peking Opera. There are 5 kinds of this

Dance-Acting

the skill can be pure dancing or through pantomime

Combat

the skill of executing acrobatics and weapon handling