recitative dance; kusemai
A medieval Japanese performing art combining dance with narrative chanting, considered a precursor to Noh.
曲舞は能の源流の一つとされている。
Kusemai is considered one of the origins of Noh.
The term 曲舞 (kusemai) is of uncertain origin; it refers to a medieval performance art. The kanji 曲 (music/performance) and 舞 (dance) describe its nature.