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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNoh
Pronunciation / Transliteration: no
"Il teatro Noh è una forma d'arte classica giapponese."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Japanese theatrical form and major form of classical musical drama performed since the 14th century, characterized by mask-wearing, slow stylized movements, and poetic chanting.
"The intricate wooden masks used in Noh convey deep emotional states with subtle shifts in head position." - 2
The acting style and musical repertoire associated with this classical Japanese drama.
"He spent decades studying the rigorous vocal techniques and austere choreography of Noh."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese noun 'nō' (能), meaning talent, skill, or accomplishment. It originates from classical Sino-Japanese vocabulary and came to specifically designate the traditional major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Noh" is said worldwide
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Nô
Transliteration: no
"Le théâtre nô est un art traditionnel japonais extrêmement codifié."
Noh
Transliteration: no
"Das Noh-Theater gehört zu den ältesten dramatischen Künsten der Welt."
Noh
Transliteration: no
"Il teatro Noh è una forma d'arte classica giapponese."
Noh
Transliteration: no
"El teatro Noh es una de las expresiones teatrales más antiguas de Japón."
Nô
Transliteration: no
"As peças de teatro Nô utilizam máscaras tradicionais de madeira."
नो नाटक
Transliteration: no natak
"नो जापान का एक पारंपरिक शास्त्रीय नाटक है।"
能剧
Transliteration: néngjù
"能剧是日本传统的古典音乐剧形式。"
노
Transliteration: no
"노는 가면을 쓰고 연기하는 일본의 전통극입니다."
能
Transliteration: nō
"能は室町時代から続く日本の伝統芸能です。"
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