To begin with, the gidayu chanter Toyotake Yoshihodayu, shamisen player Toyozawa Ryoichi, and puppeteer Yoshida Seinosuke prepared the audience for a deeper appreciation of the subsequent bunraku performance by explaining with a humorous touch and actually demonstrating their respective artistic roles."IC012002", "2542324"
義太夫節を語る太夫と、三味線弾き、3人で1体を操る人形遣いの三つから構成されています。
It is performed by a tayu chanter, a shamisen player, and puppets operated by three puppeteers each."IC011007", "2376523"