Noh

Pronunciation: /noʊ/

Definitions of Noh

noun a type of traditional Japanese musical drama that has been performed for hundreds of years

Example Sentences

A1 Noh is a traditional Japanese form of theater.

A2 I watched a Noh performance during my trip to Japan.

B1 The Noh mask used in the play was beautifully crafted.

B2 Learning about the history of Noh has been fascinating.

C1 The intricate movements of the Noh actors require years of training.

C2 Attending a Noh workshop helped me appreciate the art form even more.

Examples of Noh in a Sentence

formal Noh is a traditional form of Japanese theater that has been performed for centuries.

informal Have you ever seen a Noh performance? It's really fascinating.

slang I heard that Noh performances are super cool, we should check one out sometime.

figurative The way she moved on stage was like a Noh actor, so graceful and controlled.

Grammatical Forms of Noh

• past tense: Nohed
• plural: Nohs
• comparative: More Noh
• superlative: Most Noh
• present tense: Noh
• future tense: Will Noh
• perfect tense: Have Nohed
• continuous tense: Is Nohing
• singular: Noh
• positive degree: Very Noh
• infinitive: To Noh
• gerund: Nohing
• participle: Nohed

Origin and Evolution of Noh

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Japanese

Story behind the word: The word 'Noh' originated in Japan and is derived from the Sino-Japanese word '能' meaning skill or talent.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a form of traditional Japanese musical drama, Noh has evolved to encompass a broader range of artistic and cultural meanings in modern times.