Question
In traditional performances, plays in this genre are separated by plays in the comical kyōgen genre. For 10 points each:
[10e] Name this traditional genre of Japanese dramatic performance. Unlike the puppets used in bunraku, this genre involves performances by masked human actors.
ANSWER: Noh [or nōgaku]
[10m] Along with his father Kan'ami, this 14th-century playwright pioneered the Noh genre. This author depicted the lingering ghosts of two grief-stricken sisters in his play Matsukaze.
ANSWER: Zeami Motokiyo [or Kanze Motokiyo; prompt on Motokiyo]
[10h] The title character's name in the play Matsukaze contains a double meaning, referring both to "grief" and to these objects. Traditionally, Noh theatre is performed in front of a simple panel with a painting of one of these natural objects.
ANSWER: pine trees [or pines; prompt on trees; prompt on Matsu]
<Alexandra Hardwick , Literature - World/Misc drama>
Summary
| 2023 NASAT | 06/17/2023 | Y | 1 | 0.00 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
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| Virginia | Missouri A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |