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CSET Visual Arts

Subjects : cset, visual-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. A devie used to allow one color or tone to merge with another






2. Representing an object by using lines instead of masses






3. Lines that suggest calm






4. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






5. A stage that is meant to viewed from all different kinds of sides






6. The particular noteon which a scale begins and ends - to be able to name the key - look at the first note on the piece






7. The characteristic sound of a voice or instrument






8. Consisting of tonal - rhythmic pattern and whose name from the name of the nine goddesses






9. An effect that is unififed and aestheticlaly pleasing by combining colors that are similar in one or more aspects






10. Combination of tone that produces qualtiy of tension






11. Very slow tempo






12. Medieval plays that focused on religion - like the sacrifice of Christ






13. Laern to distinguish one dance from another - based on music - setting - costume and speed






14. Rotating the leg outward from the hip so taht the feet from a straight line on the floor andtoes arefacing away from eah other






15. Several tabeaux succeeding one or another in stage






16. Instruments made out of wood - like the flutes - fife - piccolo - bass flute - recorder - whistle - clarinet - saxophone - bagpipe






17. Means song or dance - a traditional form of Japanese theater with exaggerated make - up worn by actors and ornate clothes. Ornate costumes designate lass - traits - orage of character. Elaborate wigs worn for men - women and demons. beautiful fans im






18. In the medieval times - art was created for this so it had a religious theme






19. Practice creating or performing works of art. Important for written response






20. Spce that creates depth with parallel lines in art






21. An activity that enhances sight - sound - taste - touch - smell and used by actors to deepen character development






22. Same idea carried out in three dimensions so you end up with a sculptural piece - 3D version of a collage






23. Small objects that actors handle on stage






24. The depiction of a form in its realistic - true - life image






25. Reading by actors who have never before spoken diologue lines of the play






26. Emphasis on time in dance






27. The shape of a circle viewed at an angle






28. Hero that had a fatal flaw that broguht about its downfall






29. A group of familiar syllables to designate the notes of an octave: do - re - mi - fa - so - la - ti - do






30. Steps of dance put together for performance or composing dances






31. The speed at which the play moves along






32. A small predecessor of the piano






33. A recurring group of notes - like the four in Beethoven's Fifth Symphony






34. What we see as the reflection and absorption of light off any surface






35. Space that suggests distant objects in art






36. The leg on which the dancer is balancing on






37. The return of a main theme which alternates with secondary theme like ABABA or ABACA






38. Wind instruments made of metal like the horn - bugle - trumpet - jug - tuba - bazooka - didgeridoo - trombone






39. A very fast tempo






40. Fast tempo






41. A work usually identified by a number






42. Artwork that does not represent the object or scene in its realistic terms






43. The process of using spontaneous movement and speech to create character - mood - or situation






44. Prossessing qualities of height - width and depth






45. category of literature intended for the stage. Greek playwrights like Aeschylus - Sophocles - and Euripides are considered world's greatest playwrights - specifically in tragedies. actors wore masks with exaggerated expressions instead of makeup - ch






46. Children express emotions through movement - learn improv to respond to music or oral prompts






47. A material or representation through wich objects can be clearly seen






48. Children who understand dance history develop appreciation for the cultures






49. A drawing tha t does not have the same image on both sides






50. Three or more harmonious notes that are played together - like through a guitar or piano