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classical performing arts; traditional Japanese performing arts
The traditional forms of theater, dance, and music that have been passed down through Japanese history, including noh, kabuki, bunraku, and gagaku.
古典芸能に興味がある。
I'm interested in classical performing arts.
能は日本の代表的な古典芸能だ。
Noh is a representative classical performing art of Japan.
古典芸能の継承が若い世代への課題となっている。
Passing on classical performing arts to younger generations has become a challenge.
Compound of 古典 (classical, classic) and 芸能 (performing arts). An umbrella term for Japan's traditional performance forms.
MAJOR FORMS:
- 能: noh — masked musical drama dating from the 14th century
- 歌舞伎: kabuki — highly stylized theater with elaborate costumes
- 文楽: bunraku — traditional puppet theater
- 雅楽: gagaku — ancient court music and dance
- 狂言: kyogen — comic theater traditionally performed between noh plays
- 落語: rakugo — comic storytelling by a solo performer
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 古典芸能を鑑賞する: to appreciate classical performing arts
- 古典芸能の継承: preservation/transmission of classical performing arts
- 古典芸能の世界: the world of classical performing arts
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 伝統芸能: traditional performing arts — largely synonymous; 伝統 emphasizes the tradition being passed down
- 芸能: performing arts — broader; in modern usage often refers to entertainment and showbiz