Drama Glossary
Key theatre terms and definitions including related shows.
Term used to describe Indigenous peoples in Canada who are not Métis or Inuit.
Genre of music inspired by oral traditions and often without a specific composer, sharing stories of national or cultural identity. Folk music is regional and found worldwide.
A story originating in popular culture, typically passed on by word of mouth.
A common practice in Theatre of the Oppressed, relying on audience participation and feedback.
A Japanese flute.
An indigenous orchestra specific to Bali and Java, largely made up of percussion instruments.
An era in Japanese history from 1688 to the third month of 1704 under the reigning emperor Higashiyama-tennō.
Storytellers in the ancient kingdom of Ghana.
A two-stringed fiddle.
An extended footbridge used in staging Kabuki drama.
Hindu god and companion of Rama in the _Ramayana_.
Musicians or instrumentalists.