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さるがく 猿楽
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1. sarugaku (form of theatre popular in Japan during the 11th to 14th centuries)​Historical term
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2. noh​Archaic, Only applies to さるがく, See also 能楽
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3. fooling around​Archaic, Only applies to さるごう
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4. Sarugaku​Sarugaku(猿楽), literally "monkey music," was a form of theatre popular in Japan during the 11th to 14th centuries. It originated from "sangaku," a form of entertainment reminiscent of the modern-day circus, consisting mostly of acrobatics, juggling, and pantomime, sometimes combined with drum dancing. It came from China to Japan in the 8th century and there mingled with indigenous traditions, particularly the harvest celebrations of dengaku.
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Other forms
申楽 【さるがく】、散楽 【さるがく】、猿楽 【さるごう】、散楽 【さるごう】

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