Where did Harry Partch receive a part of his influence for his music theatre?
Japanese Noh and kabuki
Chinese opera
Indian Kathakali
Korean pansori
Answer
Japanese Noh and kabuki were two of the main sources of inspiration for Harry Partch's music theatre. Partch was particularly drawn to the use of percussion instruments and the use of masks in Noh theatre. He also admired the Kabuki theatre's use of dance and acrobatics.
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