THA 213 CBT Practice

1. Noh theatre appeals mainly to a _____ audience.

2. Kabuki acting style is known for _____ movements.

3. Japanese Noh theatre was founded in the _____ century.

4. Joruri performances are usually accompanied by the _____.

5. Japanese acting traditions often stress the importance of physical movement and _____.

6. Elaborate costumes and makeup are major characteristics of _____ theatre.

7. Mie in Kabuki theatre refers to _____

8. Masked performances are a major feature of _____ theatre.

9. The founder of Noh theatre was _____.

10. Kan’ami Kiyotsugu is known for innovation in _____ theatre.

11. Oriza Hirata’s plays often explore themes of identity and _____.

12. Kabuki theatre attracts a more _____ audience.

13. Chanting and singing are important elements of Japanese _____ technique.

14. Preservation efforts ensured the survival of traditional forms like Noh, Kabuki, and _____.

15. Mori Ogai’s plays focused on themes of identity and social _____.

16. The dramatic structure of Noh plays follows the principle of _____.

17. Yugen in Noh theatre refers to a sense of _____ beauty.

18. The particular segment of this course concentrates on _____ theatre.

19. The Edo period is associated with the _____ age of Kabuki.

20. Kataribe refers to professional _____ in Japanese oral tradition.

21. Jidai-mono in Kabuki refers to _____ plays.

22. The use of symbolism and metaphor is a key feature of Japanese _____ tradition.

23. Rakugo is a form of _____ storytelling.

24. Chikamatsu Monzaemon is famous for writing _____ plays.

25. The raised walkway used in Kabuki is known as the _____.

26. The founder of Kabuki theatre was _____.

27. Kagura and Azuma-asobi are examples of traditional Japanese _____ dances.

28. Buddhism entered Japan during the _____ period.

29. Shintoism influenced early Japanese performances by emphasizing nature worship and _____ reverence.

30. Shingeki emerged as a result of _____ influence on Japanese theatre.

31. Zeami Motokiyo is regarded as the founder of _____ theatre.

32. Manzai performances are commonly associated with _____ celebrations.

33. Yukio Mishima became famous for his _____ style of drama.

34. Kabuki theatre originated in the _____ period.

35. Oriental theatre focuses mainly on the traditional and contemporary theatre practices of _____.

36. Tadashi Suzuki is noted for blending traditional theatre with _____ techniques.

37. Shingeki acting style emphasizes realism and _____.

38. The slow, graceful movement style in Noh theatre is designed to create a sense of _____ on stage.

39. Bunraku theatre uses puppets with strong emphasis on _____ expression.

40. Contemporary Japanese theatre often blends traditional forms with _____ elements.