discrete kyogen; independent kyogen play
In Noh theater, a kyogen play performed as a separate piece between two Noh plays, as opposed to an interlude within a Noh play (間狂言).
See also: 間狂言
A hon-kyogen is an independent kyogen play performed between two Noh plays.
Compound of 本 (hon, 'main' or 'full') and 狂言 (kyōgen, 'kyogen theater'). The prefix 本 distinguishes a full, independent kyogen performance from an interlude (間狂言).