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performing arts, entertainment
Arts performed before an audience, including music, dance, theater, and other entertainment.
芸能 encompasses both traditional and modern performing arts and entertainment.
Traditional 芸能:
- 歌舞伎 (Kabuki theater)
- 能 (Noh theater)
- 落語 (comic storytelling)
- 雅楽 (court music)
Modern 芸能:
- Music, comedy, TV entertainment
- 芸能界 (entertainment industry/world)
- 芸能人 (entertainer, celebrity)
Common collocations:
- 芸能界 (entertainment world/industry)
- 芸能人 (entertainer)
- 芸能ニュース (entertainment news)
- 伝統芸能 (traditional performing arts)