6 Questions
Which instrument is NOT usually played during Kabuki performances?
Piano
What is the name of the Shinto priestess who founded Kabuki in 1603?
Okuni
What is the meaning of 'Ki' in Kabuki?
Speak
Which instrument is NOT usually played during Kabuki performances?
Plano
What is the name of the four-plucked stringed instrument used to accompany Peking opera?
Sanxian
What is the name of the technique used in speeches building up to an explosive climax in the aragoto?
Ipponchoshi or the continuous patterns
Test your knowledge of Kabuki theater with this quiz! From the origins of Kabuki to its traditional musical accompaniment, this quiz covers a range of topics related to this unique form of Japanese theater. See if you can identify the meaning of Kabuki's bu, the priestess who founded it, the instruments used in performances, and more. Perfect for theater enthusiasts and those interested in Japanese culture.
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