(B) The Taiwanese puppet show (“Budaixi”) is a distinguished form of performing arts in Taiwan.Although basically hand puppets, the figures appear as complete forms, with hands and feet, on a(n)___71___ decorated stage.    The puppet performance is typically accompanied by a small ___72___. The backstage music isdirected by the drum player. The drummer needs to pay attention to what is going on in the plot andfollow the rhythm of the characters. He also uses the drum to ___73___ the other musicians. There aregenerally around four to five musicians who perform the backstage music. The form of music used isoften associated with various performance techniques including acrobatics and skills likewindow-jumping, stage movement, and fighting.     n general, a show needs two performers. The main performer is generally the chief or director of thetroupe. He is the one in charge of the whole show, manipulating the main puppets, singing, and narrating.The supporting performer manipulates the puppets to ___74___ 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 ___75___. Frequently, the master trains his sons to eventually succeedhim as puppet masters.

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