Tsuke is the sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board called the Tsukeita, placed in the corner of Kamite (stage left, audience's right). The Tsuke strikes are synchronized with the actors' actions and have the effect of emphasizing movement and sound.
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The Tsuke pattern called Battari, synchronized with the Mie (poses) done by actors, is most frequently used to emphasize actors' movements. The video clip shows an example of Tsuke striking synchronized with a Mie during Makugire. This type of Tsuke pattern, speeding up and increasing the volume, is called Uchiage. It makes the Makugire more exciting.
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Other than the above, there are Tsuke to make a light clattering sound when one of the dramatis personae drops something on stage, and a quick clattering sound when an actor starts to run.
The person responsible for sounding Tsuke is called Tsuke-uchi. Quite high-level technique and skill are needed to sound the Tsuke in unison with the movements of each individual actor. |
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