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Who was Zeami's father?

  • Kan'ami Kiyotsugu

  • Ashikaga Yoshinori

  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

  • Onnami

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Kan'ami Kiyotsugu, the acclaimed father of Zeami, was a pivotal figure in the development of Japanese performing arts. He excelled in various art forms, notably Noh, a fusion of drama, dance, and music. Kiyotsugu's pioneering contributions to Noh paved the way for his son, Zeami Motokiyo, to further elevate the art form.
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