Ka·bu·ki (k -b  k )n. 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. [Japanese, art of singing and dancing : ka, singing (from Middle Chinese) + bu, dancing (from Middle Chinese mu , wu) + ki, art, artist (from Middle Chinese gi , khi).] |
kabuki [kæˈbuːkɪ]
n
(Performing Arts / Theatre) a form of Japanese drama based on popular legends and characterized by elaborate costumes, stylized acting, and the use of male actors for all roles See also No1
[Japanese, from ka singing + bu dancing + ki art]
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