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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab
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performing-arts
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Helps students see the connections among the arts
connecting the arts disciplines
shape
Kabuki
thrust stage
2. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.
cubism
upstage
dominance
unity
3. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance
chord
balance
mambo
interval
4. Designed to capture and portray scenes the way the human eye sees them--not a static scene
mambo
foxtrot
unity
impressionist style
5. The absence of shape or form; it's the emptiness that defines shape and form
impressionist style
solfege
space
elements of dance
6. Rhythm - tempo - melody - harmony - dynamics - timbre and form
melody
arts and other core subjects
elements of music
thrust stage
7. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.
blocking
proscenium
aesthetic valuing
unity
8. Group of familiar syllables used to designate the notes of an octave (do - re - mi - etc)
famous playwrights
mystery plays
solfege
subject-centered instruction
9. The rate at Which music moves
time
tempo
types of visual arts
Kabuki
10. Slow-slow-quick-quick. Originated in the early 1900s in the US.
solfege
swing
foxtrot
unity
11. A popular type of Japanese drama combined with music and dance - it is the type of theatre in Japan(Played buy all male actors)
Noh
polka
types of visual arts
Kabuki
12. Folk dance for couples. a caller tells the group Which moves to do.
square dancing
dynamics
aesthetic valuing
rhythm
13. What we see as a result of the reflection or absorption of light off any surface
abstract art
emphasis
color
foxtrot
14. Dominican Republic
principles of art
meringue
mystery plays
history of theater
15. When an artist repeats elements within a single artwork. It can enhance dominance - serve the theme or help achieve balance.
repetition
abstract art
emphasis
perspective
16. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.
cubism
solfege
contrast
form
17. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence
intensity
samba
dance
flamenco
18. A double-time ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance
syncopation
rumba
samba
creative expression
19. Fast-paced 1920s dance characterized by energetic kicking
elements of music
polka
Charleston
mixed media
20. What keeps music moving; a pattern of long ans shor sounds.
social dance
polka
rhythm
social dance
21. Features the syncopated timing associated with African American and West African music and dance
swing
repetition
mie
movement
22. When the pattern of stressed or accented sounds is uneven
abstract art
syncopation
hue
assemblage
23. What we see as a result of the reflection or absorption of light off any surface
mystery plays
color
salsa
unity
24. A ballroom dance from Argentina
tango
syncopation
polka
assessment of art
25. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals
assessment of art
dynamics
dominance
space
26. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.
mie
shape
mystery plays
movement
27. A popular dance in the 1960s - inspired by the rock and roll music genre of the decade.
cubism
syncopation
twist
proscenium
28. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence
value
foxtrot
Noh
dance
29. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment
salsa
assessment of art
social dance
swing
30. Rhythm - tempo - melody - harmony - dynamics - timbre and form
elements of music
value
mystery plays
history of theater
31. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.
history of theater
form
aesthetic valuing
mixed media
32. Greek theatrical tradition that originated around 500BC to honor the god Dionysus.
mie
texture
history of theater
form
33. Red - orange - yellow - blue - green and violet make up the spectrum of color
hue
form
chord
connecting the arts disciplines
34. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals
proscenium
rhythm
assessment of art
hanamichi
35. The dancer's transformation and release of potential energy into kinetic energy
form
cubism
balance
force/energy
36. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.
balance
dance
mixed media
mystery plays
37. Spanish style of dance characterized by its powerful yet graceful execution - as well as its intricate hand and footwork
thrust stage
flamenco
dominance
meringue
38. Where there is little or no effort to represent an object or scene in realistic terms
principles of art
cubism
abstract art
twist
39. The movement of a point through space.
famous playwrights
form
elements of music
tango
40. The speed at which the play moves along. (the director is responsible for this)
harmony
pacing
intensity
flamenco
41. The tune of a song
tempo
melody
blocking
movement
42. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.
connecting the arts disciplines
value
salsa
texture
43. Spanish style of dance characterized by its powerful yet graceful execution - as well as its intricate hand and footwork
space
flamenco
pacing
Kabuki
44. When note of different pitches on the scale sound good
types of visual arts
harmony
balance
space
45. When three or more harmonious notes are played together
principles of art
square dancing
downstage
chord
46. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
arena stage
waltz
solfege
mystery plays
47. Include Chinese Opera - classical dances of India - ballet and modern dance
mambo
cubism
performance dance
swing
48. A distinctive quality to the sound
melody
square dancing
timbre
mie
49. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity
texture
principles of art
subject-centered instruction
value
50. Dominican Republic
rhythm
meringue
hanamichi
texture