<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <P> Noh (能, Nō), derived from the Sino - Japanese word for "skill" or "talent", is a major form of classical Japanese musical drama that has been performed since the 14th century . Developed by Kan'ami and his son Zeami, it is the oldest major theatre art that is still regularly performed today . Traditionally, a Noh program includes five Noh plays with comedic kyōgen plays in between; an abbreviated program of two Noh plays and one kyōgen piece has become common in Noh presentations today . An okina (翁) play may be presented in the very beginning especially at New Year, holidays, and other special occasions . </P> <P> Nō together with Kyōgen is part of Nōgaku theatre . </P>

Who is considered to be the founder of noh