Kyoto-Osaka style kabuki
Refers to kabuki performances in the style of the Kyoto-Osaka region, often contrasted with 江戸狂言 (Edo-style kabuki).
See also: 江戸狂言
Kamigata kyōgen is characterized by a softer and more graceful style compared to Edo kyōgen.
Edo-style kabuki, which is generally more dynamic and bold compared to the refined Kyoto-Osaka style.
Compound of 上方 (Kamigata, the Kyoto-Osaka region) and 狂言 (kyōgen, here meaning kabuki). The term distinguishes the regional style of kabuki performance.