KABUKI

Identify the different elements and

aspects that make the Kabuki the most
popular Japanese theatrical form.
Compare Kabuki to Zarzuela using the
aspects of each theater.
Appreciating the Kabuki in its unique
aspects.
OBJECTIVES

What is Zarzuela?
Who is the Father of
Tagalog Zarzuela?
Give an example of
Zarzuela that been
played in the Philippines.



1.Etahrte- n. arena, stadium or playhouse
2.Akiaebn- n. Japanese flower
arrangement
3.Sekwaao- n. Japanese incense making
4.Petreepsup- n. one who controls puppet
in puppet theater
5.Tfsaleot- adj. unnaturally high-pitched
voice
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Have you watched
a Kabuki? What are
the elements you
noticed?

It is a country well-known
for its fine arts and folk arts.

Examples: Cha-no-yu, Ko-
awase and Ikebana
Japan

Tea ceremony

Cha-no-yu

Incense mixing

Ko-awase

Flower arrangement

Ikebana

Noh
Bunraku
Kabuki
THREE POPULAR
THEATRICAL FORMS

It is an old form of
theatrical tradition wherein
the actors wear masks and
speak and a monotonous
manner.
NOH


This theater form is composed of puppeteers, the
chanters and the Shamisen.

BUNRAKU


The most popular
theatrical form in
Japan.

Kabuki

Derived from the word
KABUKU
means to be out of the ordinary

It is a type of acting based on the
art of singing an dancing.
It is an art for the eye not for
intellect.
What is Kabuki?

The kabuki traces its roots from a
stately dance and music dedicated
to the deities called kagura.
It was made popular by a girl
named OKUNI who lived in
Izumo.
KAGURA

She is a daughter of a
skilled blacksmith and a
server in a Shinto Shrine.
Okuni

Primitive Buddhist Dance
Nembutsu Odori

The first kind of
Kabuki.
ONNA means
woman
Onna Kabuki


In 1617, an owner of a Kabuki
company where women and
children play together, founded
the first all male company at
the time of the down fall of the
Ashikaga Shogunate.
Dansuke

There parts were performed
by men.
All women were forbidden
to perform on stage.

Wakashu Kabuki


It is composed of all
male cast with the
much-good looking
men.
ONNAGATA

Or flower way, a two meter
wide ramp stage
This extends out through the
seating area from the down
stage right edge of the main
stage.
HANAMICHI

It is a kind of traditional
Japanese music which literally
means a long song.
Repertoire that consists of
dance and lyric works.
NAGAUTA


PSALM 101:1"A Psalm of
David. I will sing of
steadfast love and justice; to
you, O LORD, I will make
music"


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Activity
Elements Zarzuela Kabuki
Stage and Production
Vocal Music
Musical Instruments

How did Kabuki
developed into art
form?

Search the internet for
Kabuki performances.
Share your thoughts
about it in class.

ASSIGNMENT