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Unlike Western music, there is not a set pitch or musical scale in utai.

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Unlike Western music, there is not a set pitch or musical scale in utai.

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Characters was based of archetypes, but there is a much variety than Commedia. 

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Characters was based of archetypes, but there is a much variety than Commedia. 

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This was performed by women then young boys, and finally men.

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This was performed by women then young boys, and finally men.

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onnagata, aragoto, and wagoto are the main characters.

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onnagata, aragoto, and wagoto are the main characters.

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different character traits could shown from colors in makeup or masks.

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Women and young boys were prohibited from performing until much later in the development of Peking Opera.

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Women and young boys were prohibited from performing until much later in the development of Peking Opera.

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all the actors had to learn a form of sign language in order to perform.

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a classical Chinese performance art that has traditional CHinese instruments,singing,miming, dancing,and history

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Characters in the peking opera are types, not individuals.

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The orchestra is called the hayashi.

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surprisingly, women were always allowed to play and act in kathakali

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surprisingly, women were always allowed to play and act in kathakali

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Like Noh and Kabuki colors and makeup are important to Kathakali characters and their roles in the play

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Kabuki theatre was commonly enjoyed by samurai.

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Kabuki theatre was commonly enjoyed by samurai.

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we think it dates back to around the 17th century

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we think it dates back to around the 17th century

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the three main types of plays were history, domestic, and dance dramas

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the music tells the characters emotions too

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the music tells the characters emotions too

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kabuki combines song, dance, and skill

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Kathakali included very detailed facial movements, especially around the eyes and eyebrows.

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Kathakali included very detailed facial movements, especially around the eyes and eyebrows.

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used to spread political ideas and for reform

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used to spread political ideas and for reform

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Kabuki was a japanese dance-drama with bold costumes and letting the audience use their imaginations

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Kabuki was a japanese dance-drama with bold costumes and letting the audience use their imaginations

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the movements were inspired by Bunraku puppets

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the costumes and combinations in Noh help show the gender,age,social status, and personality of the characters

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Khon used to be performed in heavy masks that covered their entire face, hence the need for narrators. However, modern performances use elaborate makeup instead.

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Used to spread political ideas and promote changes for hundreds of years.

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Used to spread political ideas and promote changes for hundreds of years.

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the leading male, leading female, and "monkey humanoid" all have their own types of choreography

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dance and costume is a big part of Khon, as well as martial arts choreography

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three main types of plays include history, domestic, and dance-drama

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three main types of plays include history, domestic, and dance-drama

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Plays were about 4-5 acts long.

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The hand gestures used in Kathakali are actually a sign language called Mudras.

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Peking Opera was originally performed in open squares and streets, leading to minimal sets and extravagant costumes.

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Peking Opera was originally performed in open squares and streets, leading to minimal sets and extravagant costumes.

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Created by a woman and then eventually women were not allowed to perform anymore so boys did then eventually men instead of boys

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The costumes were simple because they wanted the audience to focus on the storyline more than what they were wearing.

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It originally was performed in fields far away from audiences, leading to the shrill singing and music we hear today

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The 🤬 is the main character in Noh theatre, and they often perform a "mai" style dance.

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The 🤬 is the main character in Noh theatre, and they often perform a "mai" style dance.

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Stages, costumes, and props were kept very simple

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Khon originated in the early 15th century.

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Noh theatre was originated in japan and used different costumes and characters to tell a story.

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Noh theatre was originated in japan and used different costumes and characters to tell a story.

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Includes an orchestra, singers, narrators, and a chorus.

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The three performance styles in Khon is dance,martial arts and dialogue/narration

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Kabuki originally was made by a woman, who had a spicy profession, and was allegedly a way to advertise her work (though we don’t know for certain). Now however, only men are allowed to perform

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the plays are usually 4-5 acts long

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The four main characters in Khon performances were featured in the Ramakien.

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Costume making for khon is considered highly prestigious.

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scenery was minimal but costumes were important

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Noh theater involved music, dancing and drama. They also used mask in their performances. 

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Noh theater involved music, dancing and drama. They also used mask in their performances. 

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Since the mid 1800’s Sarswela plays have been used to spread political ideas and to push for reform.

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the characters have their faces painted based on how there character was displayedand how they feel

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Elaborate masks were handcrafted for many years, and were made so that a slight change in angle allowed for the mask to have a different expression

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There were a lot of romantic story lines to give relief during the serious plots.

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There were a lot of romantic story lines to give relief during the serious plots.

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the actors have to learn meticulous hand gestures that are used as a form of sign language

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Sarswela plays are usually written about everyday things and are meant to help the audience with processing political and social life.

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Has influences from Spanish theatre, as Spain colonized the Philippines

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known for costumes and dramatics

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Sarswela was created through the influence of Spanish colonizers in the Philippines, believing that their type of theatre was better.

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costumes,stages,and props were generally very simple to help shows feel intimate

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Originated in Thailand out of shadow theater and ancient ritual performances.

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Originated in Thailand out of shadow theater and ancient ritual performances.

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Kathakali is derived from two sources, the ramayana and mahabharata.

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the colors used in character's makeup played a big role in determining the character's personality

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Kabuki has puppet like movement, and inspired by puppet plays including the makeup.

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Makeup was an integral part of characterization in Kabuki. For example, the colors green and brown represented spirits.

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The makeup put on Kumadori masks represented a character's persona.

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The makeup put on Kumadori masks represented a character's persona.

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Created in the early 1600's.

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The source materials for Kathakali are both roughly 10x longer than the bible

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In peking opera red makeup represents loyalty.

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The hand gestures used in Kathakali are actually sign language, and each one means something different.

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Mudras are used to further communicate with the audience

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Scenery in Noh was extremely simple, so that focus would be placed on characters.

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Unlike Noh, Kabuki Theater was meant for the common man to watch!

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Noh stages were extremely simple with pillars because it was very difficult for people to see their surroundings with the Noh masks.

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IN Noh, there is the hayashi and it is made of 4 instruments, flute (fue), Shoulder Drum (kotsuzumi), Hip drum (otsuzumi), and stick drum (taiko) these four are known as the shibyoshi.

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If a character has a white dot on their nose, this makes them supposed to be ugly.