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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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1. A devie used to allow one color or tone to merge with another






2. Small objects that actors handle on stage






3. The underlying pulse present in most music






4. The entry path in Japanese theater in which an actor becomes a character






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






6. A seious Japanese theatrical field that only uses male actors to tell highly stylized stories through dance and poetry






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






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






9. A character's overall goal within the play






10. 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






11. The point where receding parallel lines converge






12. The way an artwork's elements are put together






13. People who are responsible for all technical aspects of the show






14. A music for Catholic services






15. The ability to get into the air and remain there long enough to perform various movements






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






17. The idea of capturing andp ortryaying scenes in the way that humans see them with movement and changing light






18. The distance between each note






19. A person who acquires necessary funds and acts as administer of the production. A person who finds a play that they will be interested in - producer at school plays is usually a teacher






20. Space that establishes objects relative positions in art






21. An element of dance. the immediate spherical area surrounding a dancer's body - danceres shape their space as they move - change directio or path or level - or extend their range






22. An element of dance. the series of horizontal planes rising one above another - for example - in ballet - there are multiple levels because there is leaping and lifts






23. A large group of instrument players - usually 75 to 90 people






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






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






26. A long speech without interruption performed by asingle actor






27. Lines that suggest calm






28. Slow tempo






29. Originated in 1800s and spread across America






30. Tehcnical components - including acting and directing






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






32. The speed of the beats and how fast they come one after another






33. Colors that are closely related to one another - like blue - blue - green and green






34. The flat surface within both sides of a central line






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






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






37. plays of the neoclassic period where Renaissance writers tried to recaptuer the glory of theateres in Greece and Rome






38. Music with a fast tempo; also referas to the unaccented beat






39. A method in which one or more materials are glued and attached to a background surface - a type of art that goes really well with a background surface






40. The shape of a circle viewed at an angle






41. A rhythm pattern that is stressed or accented and the sounds are uneven






42. 'The body of ballet'- the dancers who stand behind the principals and form the stage picture with their poses






43. Christian hymns sang by the black slaves






44. A material or prepresetnation that transmits light






45. Looking at how the objects portrayed in a painting. The object that is emphasized is the dominant one. You must ask why it was selected compared to something else to determine why the artist mae the work






46. 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






47. Music made by medieval monks that had multiple harmonies and voices






48. The result of mixing a pure color and black






49. Spce that creates depth with parallel lines in art






50. Theater was to originate from Aristotle with clear and simple plotting and strong characters. were usually done in five acts and avoid violence