noun
Kanze style; Kanze school of noh
Refers to one of the major schools of noh theatre, founded by Kan'ami and Zeami. Used in contexts of performance, lineage, and tradition.
彼は観世流の能楽師です。
He is a noh performer of the Kanze school.
観世流の謡を習っています。
I am learning Kanze-style utai (noh chanting).
The Konparu school, another traditional noh school with its own repertoire and techniques.
From the name of the Kanze family, founders of the school. The exact derivation of the family name is uncertain, but it is associated with the noh tradition since the 14th century.