white wig (for demon roles in Noh)
A white wig worn by an actor playing a demon in Noh theater. This is a specialized theatrical term.
In Noh theater, a white wig is worn when performing a demon role.
Standard kanji spelling for this Noh term.
Compound of 白 (しろ, 'white') and 頭 (かしら, 'head'), referring to the white wig used in Noh.