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"Noh", or, Accomplishment :

a study of the classical stage of Japan
Fenollosa Pound, Ernest Francisco Ezra (1853-1908 1885-1972)
  
'NOH' OR ACCOMPLISHMENT
  
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TECHNICAL TERMS IN NOH

    Shite (pronounced "Sch'tay"):

  • The hero or chief
    character.

    • Tsure:

  • The follower of the hero.

    • Waki:

  • Guest or guests, very often a wandering
    priest.

    • Waki no tsure, or Wadzure:

  • Guest's attendant.

    • Tomo:

  • An insignificant attendant.

    • Kogata:

  • A very young boy.

    • Kiogenshi:

  • Sailor or servant.

    • Hannya:

  • An evil spirit.

The speaking part of Noh is called "Kataru,"
the singing parts "Utai."


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