noun
high-ranking noh actor; head of a noh school
Refers to a senior performer in the noh tradition, often the leader of a school or troupe. The term is specific to the world of noh theater.
彼の祖父は能太夫として名高い。
His grandfather is renowned as a high-ranking noh actor.
能太夫が弟子たちに稽古をつけている。
The head of the noh school is giving lessons to his disciples.