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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Helps students see the connections among the arts






2. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.






3. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance






4. Designed to capture and portray scenes the way the human eye sees them--not a static scene






5. The absence of shape or form; it's the emptiness that defines shape and form






6. Rhythm - tempo - melody - harmony - dynamics - timbre and form






7. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.






8. Group of familiar syllables used to designate the notes of an octave (do - re - mi - etc)






9. The rate at Which music moves






10. Slow-slow-quick-quick. Originated in the early 1900s in the US.






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)






12. Folk dance for couples. a caller tells the group Which moves to do.






13. What we see as a result of the reflection or absorption of light off any surface






14. Dominican Republic






15. When an artist repeats elements within a single artwork. It can enhance dominance - serve the theme or help achieve balance.






16. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.






17. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence






18. A double-time ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance






19. Fast-paced 1920s dance characterized by energetic kicking






20. What keeps music moving; a pattern of long ans shor sounds.






21. Features the syncopated timing associated with African American and West African music and dance






22. When the pattern of stressed or accented sounds is uneven






23. What we see as a result of the reflection or absorption of light off any surface






24. A ballroom dance from Argentina






25. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals






26. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.






27. A popular dance in the 1960s - inspired by the rock and roll music genre of the decade.






28. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence






29. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






30. Rhythm - tempo - melody - harmony - dynamics - timbre and form






31. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.






32. Greek theatrical tradition that originated around 500BC to honor the god Dionysus.






33. Red - orange - yellow - blue - green and violet make up the spectrum of color






34. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals






35. The dancer's transformation and release of potential energy into kinetic energy






36. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.






37. Spanish style of dance characterized by its powerful yet graceful execution - as well as its intricate hand and footwork






38. Where there is little or no effort to represent an object or scene in realistic terms






39. The movement of a point through space.






40. The speed at which the play moves along. (the director is responsible for this)






41. The tune of a song






42. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.






43. Spanish style of dance characterized by its powerful yet graceful execution - as well as its intricate hand and footwork






44. When note of different pitches on the scale sound good






45. When three or more harmonious notes are played together






46. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat






47. Include Chinese Opera - classical dances of India - ballet and modern dance






48. A distinctive quality to the sound






49. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity






50. Dominican Republic