Noh Theatre
A quiz on the Japanese form of music, The Noh Theatre
- 1.
Noh Theatre is the oldest surviving form of Japanese theatre.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 2.
When did the Noh Theatre originate?
- A.
14th Century
- B.
13th Century
- C.
21st Century
- D.
5th Century BC
Correct Answer
A. 14th CenturyExplanation
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- 3.
Like in Shakespearean plays, male actors reprised the roles of female characters in Noh theatre.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 4.
Approximately how many plays are in the Noh repertoire?
- A.
1
- B.
35
- C.
250
- D.
6900
Correct Answer
C. 250Explanation
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- 5.
What did Noh grow out of?
- A.
Chinese Performing Arts called Sarugaku
- B.
Japanese Dance called Dengaku
- C.
Japanese Court Music called Gagaku
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chinese Performing Arts called Sarugaku
B. Japanese Dance called DengakuExplanation
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- 6.
What is the Noh Theatre stage made of?
- A.
Cyprus wood
- B.
Ununtrium
- C.
Radiata Pine
- D.
Concrete
Correct Answer
A. Cyprus woodExplanation
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- 7.
What are the features of a Noh Theatre stage
- A.
Polished floors
- B.
Giant pots under the stage
- C.
Giant props
Correct Answer(s)
A. Polished floors
B. Giant pots under the stageExplanation
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- 8.
All Noh masks have an individual name.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
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- 9.
What are Noh masks made of?
- A.
Cypress wood
- B.
Natural pigments
- C.
Neutral base of glue
- D.
Crunched seashell
- E.
Glitter
Correct Answer(s)
A. Cypress wood
B. Natural pigments
C. Neutral base of glue
D. Crunched seashellExplanation
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- 10.
Who wears the masks?
- A.
Main Character
- B.
Female Characters
- C.
Everyone
Correct Answer(s)
A. Main Character
B. Female CharactersExplanation
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- 11.
Men who are what age dont wear masks
- A.
In their 20s
- B.
In their 30s
- C.
In their 40s
- D.
In their 60s
Correct Answer(s)
A. In their 20s
B. In their 30s
C. In their 40sExplanation
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- 12.
What is the most common prop in a Noh play?
- A.
Fan
- B.
Straw
- C.
Hat
- D.
Shoes
Correct Answer
A. FanExplanation
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- 13.
Who all carry fans when they come into the play?
- A.
Musicians
- B.
Actors
- C.
Singers
Correct Answer(s)
A. Musicians
B. Actors
C. SingersExplanation
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- 14.
During dance sequences, the fan is tucked into the sash
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
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- 15.
What is a Noh Theatre accompanied by?
- A.
Chorus
- B.
Hayashi Ensemble
- C.
Orchestra
- D.
Eduard Khil (trololo guy)
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chorus
B. Hayashi EnsembleExplanation
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- 16.
How many musicians in a Noh hayashi ensemble
- A.
2
- B.
10
- C.
4
- D.
30
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
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- 17.
What makes up a hayashi ensemble?
- A.
Shime-daiko
- B.
Otsuzumi
- C.
Kotsuzumi
- D.
Shinobue flautist
- E.
Shamisen
Correct Answer(s)
A. Shime-daiko
B. Otsuzumi
C. Kotsuzumi
D. Shinobue flautistExplanation
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- 18.
When do actors start training?
- A.
8 years old
- B.
18 years old
- C.
13 years old
- D.
3 years old
Correct Answer
D. 3 years oldExplanation
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- 19.
Approximately how many actors are there in the current day?
- A.
50
- B.
1500
- C.
690
- D.
30000
Correct Answer
B. 1500Explanation
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