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bunrakuJapanese traditional puppet theatre, in which nearly life-size dolls act out a chanted dramatic narrative, called joruri, to the accompaniment of a small samisen. Puppet theatre reached its height in the 18th century with the plays of Chikamatsu Monzaemon and declined later because of a lack of good joruri writers. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are extensive columns on Kabuki and its acting dynasties where the dance elements derive from regular Japanese dance and the show is by no means a dance-drama, as well as on Bunraku, the Japanese puppet theater. |
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