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CSET Performing Arts III

Subjects : cset, performing-arts
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1. The degree of muscular tension and use of energy while moving; the use of weight






2. A part of the main stage that goes into the audience and brings the actors closer to the audience - The audience is on 3 sides of the stage






3. Modern dance pioneer - Greek influence - break away from constricting requirements of ballet






4. Improvisation to respond to various music and oral prompts - younger children dance alone - 2nd learning to work with partners






5. Began in 16th century Italy. Often used traditional legends - myths or folktales as the basis for their librettos or written text.






6. responding to simple oral instructions (reach - turn walk) - vocabulary of opposites (wiggle/freeze - high/low)






7. The ancient Greeks believed Dionysus - the god of wine and revelry - died and was reborn every year. They held celebrations in his honor in the spring and fall - after the grape harvest. Every form of western drama has its origins in these Dionysian






8. Noh Theater often includes a ghost - The performances are very formal dance dramas - Performances can last 10 hours - All performers are men - Props signify characters.






9. Along with Sophocles refined playwriting (Madea - woman who killed her husband after coming home from war) - introduced elements of comedy and exploration into psyches - representation of traditional - mythical heroes as ordinary people in extraordin






10. vivacious couple dance of Bohemian origin in double time; was a basic pattern of hop - step - close - step; a lively Bohemian dance tune in 2/4 time - Czech peasant dance - developed in Eastern Bohemia (Eastern Europe)






11. Like the Noh drama - is full of ghosts and supernatural situations - Costumes weigh up to 50 lbs. or more and take hours to assemble - Men play the part of women.






12. Fuse African dance and European styles - mambo - samba - meringue - rumba






13. 'Hamlet'






14. credited to Thespis and Aeschylus (in drama added a 2nd actor - The Orestea - Agamemnon) - main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow - especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw - moral weakness - or inability to cope with unfavor






15. The relationship of one movement or part of a movement to another






16. Argentina (Spanish) origin - influenced both by ancient African rhythms and the music from Europe.






17. Creates a 'window' around the scenery and performers. 'picture frame'






18. Create - memorize - and perform variety of simple dance forms - work cooperatively in groups to create dance






19. Originated in Spain - amoung gypsy dancers






20. Greek drama was performed at religious festivals and in outside amphitheaters - Medieval drama evolved in the Church from musical elaborations of the service.






21. Use dance vocabulary to describe movements (unity - variety - force) - physically connect movement phrases with smooth transitions






22. Operatic performance the story is told mainly through singing. However - an opera also involves instrumental music - acting - dancing - sets and costumes






23. This term is used to refer to drama as an art form as well as to the building in which it is performed.






24. Learn to distinguish 1 dance from another - explain and demonstrate being good audience






25. Brazilian origin - 2/4 time but quick






26. Critically evaluate dance in terms of the elements






27. England was the most famous - and is associated with William Shakespeare. The center of the theater was open to the sky. Curtains were not used.






28. K learning simple folk dances where they come from and functions - 2nd name and perform rhythms from various traditions






29. Learn dances specific to 18th and 19th century America - 8th graders can describe functions of dance and compare and contrast different forms of dance






30. Use dance vocabulary to analyze elements and components of dance - understand artistic intent - range of movement expanding






31. Mother of modern dance






32. Roots from European folk dancing






33. Choral song: was an ancient Greek hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus - the god of wine and fertility






34. The area in which you move; the area around you






35. Aristonphanes and his comedic parodies - Lysistrata (she persuades all women to withhold sex from warring men) and Aeusylus - blunder or ugliness which does not cause pain or disaster






36. 'Porgy and Bess' by George Gershwin blended Broadway musical with African - American music






37. The arts prepare students to provide understanding of systems - manipulation of information - and use of resources.






38. A gong sounds to begin the play - There is no scenery; it is the actor's job to create the environment - Mime - drama - music and acrobatics are blended - Makeup is rich and colorful - Costumes are elaborate - Until 1911 no women performed - only men






39. King of comedy in 1600s - His most famous play was 'Tartuffe' a witty play about religious hypocrisy






40. Dances that originated in America in 20th century






41. playwriter (after Aeschylus) Oedipus and Antigone (sister who wants to bury body of brother who is killed by another brother) - added a 3rd actor - eliminating strong need for chorus






42. A motif in theatre is a theme that is repeated and developed in artistic work or a decorative design or pattern.