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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. Small objects that actors handle on stage






2. Representing an object by using lines instead of masses






3. The idea of transforming a three - dimensional image onto a two - dimensional surface






4. Space that establishes objects relative positions in art






5. The shape - structure or organization of a piece - like unity and repetition






6. An outline or profile of an object






7. The strength or purity of a color






8. Dancing on the ball of the foot - or half - toe






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






10. The five positions of the arms and feet because they are the basis of all steps of dance






11. A very fast tempo






12. The distance between notes






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






14. The distinctive quality of the sound from the different music instruments - also refers to the physical properties of the instrument






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






16. The brightness of the color - its vividness






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






18. German song






19. Originated in 1800s and spread across America






20. The leg that is delinating movement






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






22. Low arm position in dance






23. The images or elements (colors - shapes - lines) that re repeated several times in an art work - can show the dominance of a certain element to help understand the purpose of the art






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






25. Lines that suggest opposition in art






26. Parallel lines crossing other parallel lines creating value and texture






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






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






29. Pose modeled by the winged Mecury where the working leg is extended behind the body with knee bent






30. The characteristic sound of a voice or instrument






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






32. Twirling and spinning in ballet






33. A resident company in which actors were hired based on lines of work and number of plays prepared






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






35. 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






36. Students learn to dance with partners






37. Form of Greek drama that coexisted with tragedy in the classic period that ridiculed the gods and used bawdy language






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






39. The group that iscolalborating on the play






40. The way that opposites (dark vs light - black vs white) are portrayed within an artwork






41. Look at the symbols at the beginning of the line of music that indicate whether or not the note is played a half - step above or half - step below






42. The degree of lightness or darkness with the color






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






44. Dance - music - theater - and visual arts






45. How the artist's arrangement of elements achieves equilibrium






46. A leap from one leg to another






47. Children learn to respond to simple oral instruction






48. Commercial theater that took over US after WWII and named after a NY boulevard that runs through a Manhattan theater district with long runs of a single play






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






50. A villain who the hero is pited against