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Dance pieces in Kabuki that are often abstract and can tell a story through dance alone, featuring elaborate costumes.

Male actors who play male roles in Kabuki, often heroic characters or protagonists within the story.

Intricate musical accompaniment involving traditional Japanese instruments like the shamisen, providing rhythm and atmosphere.

Special effects used in Kabuki to surprise or thrill the audience, such as trapdoors or characters flying through the air.

A signature Kabuki stance where the actor stands with one leg bent and the other straight, creating a dramatic and stable figure.

A three-stringed traditional Japanese musical instrument, akin to a lute, used to accompany narrative and action in Kabuki.

A stage trap that allows for actors or scenery to appear or disappear from below the stage, adding dramatic effect.

Woodblock prints of Kabuki actors, which became popular art forms in their own right and depicted famous scenes or actors.

Term for the onnagata or male performers who play female roles in Kabuki theater.

A staging technique where an actor is suspended on wires to simulate flight, used in scenes involving spirits or magical beings.

Stylized movements and gestures that convey meaning within Kabuki, rooted in traditional dance forms and requiring rigorous training.

Supernatural beings or ghosts in Kabuki plays, often characters with a grievance from when they were alive.

A dramatic pose and facial expression that conveys intense emotion, often punctuated by the clapping of wooden clappers (hyoshigi).

Male actors who specialize in playing female roles, exemplifying idealized female beauty and behavior.

A revolving stage used to change scenery quickly and seamlessly, often used to show a dramatic shift in setting.

A runway stage extending into the audience, allowing actors to enter and exit from amongst the viewers, creating a sense of depth and immersion.

Wooden clappers struck together to create dramatic emphasis at key moments, often synchronous with mie poses.

Offstage music and sound effects played from a concealed area, used to create mood and enhance the action.

The distinctive makeup used in Kabuki to represent the traits of various characters, with color patterns indicating nature or emotions.