A type of popular Japanese drama, evolved from the older No theater, in which elaborately costumed performers, nowadays men only, use stylized movements, dances, and songs in order to enact tragedies and comedies.

• 歌舞伎一种流行于日本的剧种，从更古老的能乐剧演化而来。剧中有穿着精美戏装的表演者，现在仅限于男演员，用程式化的动作、舞蹈和歌曲展现悲剧和喜剧