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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. The flat surface within both sides of a central line






2. How dancers move - which revealt s their effects of gravity on body mass - can be sustained - collapsing - swiniging - percussive - suspended






3. Originally banned because it involved couples touching each other - spread across Europe and then across the Americas






4. Raising leg to straightened position with foot very high above ground






5. Originated in 1800s and spread across America






6. Extravagant and complex music made by Italian composers of the 16th century






7. A note of a different pitch thatsounds good when played simulataneously with the melody






8. A character's overall goal within the play






9. A reharsal of the play from beginning to end - without stopping






10. Popular dance in America in the 1920s. Natural movement of walking - though it is usually performed in place. The arms swing forward and backwards - with the right arm coming forward as the left leg 'steps' forward - and then moving back as the oppos






11. Achieved by having a center from which elements - such as line and color - radiate outward towards the sta edges= ex: two dimensional and three dimensional






12. Space that creatse depth in art






13. Music evolved from freed African americans who heard European folk music and classical music






14. Twirling and spinning in ballet






15. Why art flourished in the Renaissance






16. The arrangement of colors as they are refracted into a rainbow by a prison






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






18. A material or prepresetnation that transmits light






19. The way that an artist's work is related - can either by harmonious or disharmonious






20. The person who sees the overall actual staging of the production






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






22. Learning dance specifc to 18th and 19th century America - understanding different roles of men and women in dance






23. Intermediate tempo






24. 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






25. A reptition of shape or line creatse a sense of rhythm - rhythm used to evoke movement like a rendition of waves






26. Person who runs performance from backstage and supervises other crew members - including set designers - makeup artists - costumers - lighting crew - sound crew - and prop supervisor






27. Silent depiction of a static scene - often the reproduction of a painting or other pictures






28. The leg on which the dancer is balancing on






29. Plays that focused on the right vs. wrong scenario that featured an Everyman






30. The tactile quality of the art






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






32. Character's immediate reason for acting the way they do or saying what they say






33. Fast tempo






34. Students can evaluate dance in terms of the elements - like choreography and the impact of space - constumes and other considerations






35. Originated in Spain among gypsy dancers and also in India






36. Colors that appear to 'come forward' likke red and orange and yellow






37. Any object or element that is less important






38. Typically not intended for public viewing with any level ofpreparation by participants






39. A rhythmic effect produced when the expected rhythm pattern is deliberately upset






40. An element of dance. formally measured in meter - including body rhthyms like heartbeat - breath or human emotions - considerations include how long the dance lasts - rhythm - regular vs. irregular - in dance






41. Actor in kabuki holds a picturesque pose to establish or theme






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






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






44. A very fast tempo






45. Dance - music - theater - and visual arts






46. Children use choreography principles - processes - sills to create and communicate meaning






47. The result of mixing a pure color and black






48. A round rail attached to a wall for dancers to hold onto






49. Social dancing performed as a couple - has origins in Carribbean Islands and African and European styles - types of dances include the mambo - the samba - meringue - and rumba - and salsa






50. Unharmonious sounds that are produced to make an unsettling effect - like in punk music and jazz