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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kabuki plays focused on the love stories and domestic dramas of common townspeople, characterized by colorful costumes and settings.

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

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

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

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