Ran-i
Ran-i(1932)Nōgaku: Japanese Nō Plays, Murray, London [EN]
- 35Besides Yūgen and Yūkyō, Seami considered Ran-i, the expression of maturity in the Nō.
- 35Seami symbolised Yūgen with the maple-tree and Ran-i with an old cedar which stands straight.
- 35Freedom is the expression of Ran-i, the subtle use of irregular rhythm to enhance the emotional feeling.
- 35The essence of Ran-i is free expression of spirit;