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        The Taiwanese puppet show (“Budaixi”) is a distinguished form of performing arts in Taiwan.Although basically hand puppets, the __21__ appear as complete forms, with hands and feet, on anelaborately decorated stage.  The puppet performance is typically __22__ by a small orchestra. The backstage music is directedby the drum player. The drummer needs to pay attention to what is going on in the plot and follow therhythm of the characters. He also uses the drum to __23__ the other musicians. There are generallyaround four to five musicians who perform the backstage music. The form of music used is oftenassociated with various performance __24__ , including acrobatics and skills like window-jumping, stagemovement, and fighting. Sometimes unusual animal puppets also appear on stage for extra __25__ ,especially for children in the audience.         In general, a show needs two performers. The main performer is generally the chief or __26__ of thetroupe. He is the one in charge of the whole show, manipulating the main puppets, singing, and narrating.The __27__ performer manipulates the puppets to coordinate with the main performer. He also changesthe costumes of the puppets, and takes care of the stage. The relationship between the main performer andhis partner is one of master and apprentice. Frequently, the master trains his sons to eventually 28him as puppet masters.         Budaixi troupes are often hired to perform at processions and festivals held in honor of local gods,and on happy __29__    such as weddings, births, and promotions. The main purpose of Budaixi is to __30__ and offer thanks to the deities. The shows also serve as a popular means of folk entertainment.
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【題組】21.

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