Kabuki is a modern Japanese film genre.

Kabuki is a Chinese martial arts performance.

Kabuki is a traditional Japanese form of drama that combines acting, singing, and dancing.

Kabuki is a Korean traditional music style.

Kabuki theatre originated in the early 17th century during the Edo period.

Kabuki theatre originated in the 19th century.

Kabuki theatre originated in the 20th century.

Kabuki theatre originated in the late 18th century.

Kabuki theatre is primarily characterized by shadow puppets.

Kabuki theatre is known for its stylized performances, elaborate costumes, and makeup.

Kabuki theatre includes predominantly improvisational performances.

Kabuki theatre consists mainly of monologues.

Kabuki plays often include historical dramas, domestic dramas, and dance pieces.

Kabuki plays focus on comedic sketches only.

Kabuki theatre features only modern dramas.

Kabuki plays include operatic love stories.

Originally, only women performed in Kabuki, but now men perform all the roles.

Originally, only men performed in Kabuki, and it has remained unchanged.

Originally, both men and women equally performed in Kabuki.

Originally, animals were used in performances.

Makeup is not used in Kabuki theatre.

Makeup, known as 'Kumadori,' is used to express characters' personalities and roles.

Makeup is used only for comedic effect in Kabuki theatre.

Makeup is solely to mimic animals in Kabuki theatre.

Hanamichi is a walkway that extends into the audience, used by actors for dramatic entrances and exits.

Hanamichi is a specific type of Kabuki music.

Hanamichi is a traditional costume worn by actors.

Hanamichi is a set of props used in Kabuki plays.

Kabuki comes from 'kabuma,' meaning 'to entertain.'

Kabuki is derived from 'kaburu,' referring to 'ceremonial performance.'

Kabuki comes from 'kabuku,' meaning 'to lean,' 'to be out of the ordinary.'

Kabuki is a word made up in the 20th century with no meaning.

Kabuki themes often focus on loyalty, revenge, and honor, like other dramas, but are uniquely Japanese.

Kabuki plays have no thematic parallels with other dramas.

Kabuki themes revolve exclusively around comedic misunderstandings.

Kabuki plays focus equally on science fiction themes compared to dramas.

Music is mostly absent from Kabuki performances.

Music in Kabuki provides tempo, enhances mood, and supports actors' performances.

Music in Kabuki only happens during the beginning.

Music is used only for comedic effects.

Kabuki became popular through royal endorsements alone.

Kabuki's popularity rose because of its incorporation into religious ceremonies.

Kabuki became popular through street performances and appealing to common people.

Kabuki gained popularity through its depiction of fairy tales.

The Ichikawa family is famous for generations of Kabuki actors.

The Ichikawa family is known for its stage design innovations.

The Ichikawa is a family that founded Kabuki music.

The Ichikawa family developed Kabuki makeup techniques.

Kabuki is more lively and elaborate, while Noh is more restrained and minimalist.

Both Kabuki and Noh are loud and similar in presentation.

Kabuki has no differences and is often confused with Noh theatre.

Noh theatre is animated, whereas Kabuki is strictly silent.

Female performers never existed in Kabuki, it’s a myth.

Female performers were banned in 1629 to prevent inappropriate behavior.

There were no bans; it was a lack of female interest.

Females were banned because of their inferior acting skills.

A 'Mie' is a dance movement unique to Kabuki.

A 'Mie' refers to a musical symbol in Kabuki.

A 'Mie' is a powerful climatic pose struck by actors to emphasize emotion or action.

A 'Mie' is a lighting effect used during dramatic scenes.