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Japanese Theatre Matching Game 2

Match each term to the correct definition.

Terms:

  • Waki
  • Waki-tsure
  • Ai-kyogen
  • Hayashi
  • Jo
  • Ha
  • Kyu

Definitions:

  • the introduction to the play
  • instrumentalists
  • the climax
  • secondary or “sideline” character
  • the development of the play
  • the companion of the waki
  • an interlude actor, often a local person

 


Answers:

  1. Waki
    Answer: secondary or “sideline” character


  2. Waki-tsure
    Answer: the companion of the waki


  3. Ai-kyogen
    Answer: an interlude actor, often a local person


  4. Hayashi
    Answer: instrumentalists


  5. Jo
    Answer: the introduction to the play


  6. Ha
    Answer: the development of the play


  7. Kyu
    Answer: the climax

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