Noh
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A traditional Japanese stage drama with masked actors who move in a slow, formal way
- noun
- /noʊ/
- Literature
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Noh
- In traditional Japanese culture, Noh is celebrated for its unique blend of drama, dance, and music.
Examples
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Hey, these are classic noh theater masks.
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Alexandra Schaller found me noh masks, and she said, "We have to have noh masks.
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We're gonna get you noh masks."
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I was determined that we should have noh masks which were those Japanese masks that are on there...
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Alexandra Schaller found me noh masks, and she said, "We have to have noh masks.
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The performance of the Noh play captivated the audience with its haunting music and elegant movements.
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Many students study Noh to appreciate the intricate artistry of its masks and costumes.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Noh comes from a Japanese character 能 that means 'skill' or 'talent'. The idea is easy to remember: Noh theatre shows slow, careful, highly trained acting with masks, so the word now means that traditional Japanese musical drama.