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No is a very old form of traditional Japanese theater with its origins in the 14th century. The actors of No plays wear masks. They speak and sing in a very monotonous way, accompanied by a chorus and traditional music instruments. The No stage is usually located outdoors and has a roof supported by four columns.

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english links

Background to Noh-Kyogen
Everything about No and Kyogen (classic comic theater).
Noh Mask Exhibition
Information about No masks.

product links

No and Bunraku: Two Forms of Japanese Theatre
Staging Japanese Theatre: Noh & Kabuki
Book by John D. Mitchell and Miyoko Watanabe
Classic Noh Theatre of Japan
Book by Ezra Pound
No and Bunraku: Two Forms of Japanese Theatre
Book by Donald Keene

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Noh Kyogen
Everything about No and Kyogen (classic comic theater).

 

 
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