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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: UW Center For Asian Arts recordings (Kyogen), 1964-02-18
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- UW Center For Asian Arts
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: UW Center For Asian Arts recordings (Kyogen)
- Dates
- 1964-02-181964-02-181964-02-18
- Quantity
- 1 items : OT - 1 reel (3 3/4 ips, mono (tr. 1 and 4)); 2 WAV files; Duration: 1:24:31
- Collection Number
- 1964005
- Summary
- Performance by touring Kyogen group recorded in the University of Washington HUB Auditorium, 2-18-64.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
Kyogen, which translates literally into "mad words", is a form of comic theater that originated in Japan. He was created to provide an intermission between Noh acts during a performance--a Noh is a musical performance that portrays Buddhist stories and themes. When combined with a Noh, Kyogen is referred to as Nogaku theater. Kyogen is often compared to the Greek satyr play, which provided comic relief between tragedy performances. Kyogen features slapstick comedy and satire and is accompanied by flute music, drums, and gongs. Dialogue is often emphasized over the musical and dance elements.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Contents: Performance of Kyogen (traditional Japanese comic theater) - Utsubozaru; Kamabara; Futaribakama; lengthy introduction by Richard McKinnon (includes listing of names of performers).
Transmission Data: Digital files created 10/2013 - 64-5.1a.wav (42:13) and 64-5.1b.wav (42:18) (48 kHz, 24-bit)
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Asia
- Japan
