In Maibayashi, most parts relating to dances by Noh shite (leading role) is performed in one play, while in Shimai, dances performed by the shite which is accompanied by Utai (the chanting of a Noh text) are extracted.
舞囃子が一曲のうち能シテの舞がかかわる部分の大半を上演するのに対して、仕舞においては謡のあるシテの舞を抜きだしたものである。