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CSET Performing Arts III
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Instructions:
Answer 42 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The area in which you move; the area around you
proscenium arch
samba
Martha Graham
space
2. Brazilian origin - 2/4 time but quick
samba
Teaching artistic perception -8th
tango
dithyramb
3. Mother of modern dance
Martha Graham
American opera
European Opera
time
4. 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)
ballroom syles originated in Caribbean
force/energy
thrust stage
polka
5. A motif in theatre is a theme that is repeated and developed in artistic work or a decorative design or pattern.
theater motif
Comedy
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: middle
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
6. Dances that originated in America in 20th century
polka
William shakespeare
tragedy
foxtrot - Charleston - swing - twist - line dancing - Texas two - step
7. Use dance vocabulary to describe movements (unity - variety - force) - physically connect movement phrases with smooth transitions
space
Teaching artistic perception - 4th
Moliere
Teaching artistic perception -8th
8. 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
tragedy
What do arts prepare students for?
thrust stage
polka
9. Improvisation to respond to various music and oral prompts - younger children dance alone - 2nd learning to work with partners
tragedy
Teaching creative expression primary
dithyramb
Sophocles
10. This term is used to refer to drama as an art form as well as to the building in which it is performed.
Japanese theater: Kabuki
thrust stage
theatre
flamenco
11. Critically evaluate dance in terms of the elements
dithyramb
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: middle
Teaching Historical/cultural context:middle grades
Japanese theater: Kabuki
12. The degree of muscular tension and use of energy while moving; the use of weight
flamenco
force/energy
Teaching artistic perception - 4th
Japanese theater: Kabuki
13. 'Hamlet'
force/energy
tragedy
William shakespeare
polka
14. Learn to distinguish 1 dance from another - explain and demonstrate being good audience
samba
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: primary
theater motif
polka
15. Use dance vocabulary to analyze elements and components of dance - understand artistic intent - range of movement expanding
thrust stage
Teaching artistic perception -8th
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
Martha Graham
16. Began in 16th century Italy. Often used traditional legends - myths or folktales as the basis for their librettos or written text.
Martha Graham
European Opera
Teaching creative expression: middle school
Teaching artistic perception -8th
17. Operatic performance the story is told mainly through singing. However - an opera also involves instrumental music - acting - dancing - sets and costumes
flamenco
theater motif
Martha Graham
opera
18. 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.
time
dionysian festivals
Japanese theater: Kabuki
Moliere
19. Fuse African dance and European styles - mambo - samba - meringue - rumba
Teaching creative expression: middle school
Teaching creative expression primary
ballroom syles originated in Caribbean
Teaching Historical/cultural context: primary
20. 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
European Opera
ballroom syles originated in Caribbean
Greek vs Midieval drama
tragedy
21. 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
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
Comedy
samba
flamenco
22. responding to simple oral instructions (reach - turn walk) - vocabulary of opposites (wiggle/freeze - high/low)
tragedy
Euripides
foxtrot - Charleston - swing - twist - line dancing - Texas two - step
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
23. 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.
samba
Globe theater
proscenium arch
Martha Graham
24. Creates a 'window' around the scenery and performers. 'picture frame'
William shakespeare
Teaching artistic perception -8th
proscenium arch
tragedy
25. 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
theater motif
chinese opera
Teaching Historical/cultural context:middle grades
tango
26. 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.
Japanese theater NOH
Japanese theater: Kabuki
dionysian festivals
chinese opera
27. Modern dance pioneer - Greek influence - break away from constricting requirements of ballet
Isadora Duncan
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
theater motif
dithyramb
28. Originated in Spain - amoung gypsy dancers
Greek vs Midieval drama
dionysian festivals
flamenco
force/energy
29. Roots from European folk dancing
square dancing
theater motif
chinese opera
thrust stage
30. 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
Comedy
tango
square dancing
dionysian festivals
31. 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
proscenium arch
samba
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: middle
Euripides
32. Learn dances specific to 18th and 19th century America - 8th graders can describe functions of dance and compare and contrast different forms of dance
polka
Teaching Historical/cultural context:middle grades
samba
Teaching artistic perception -8th
33. King of comedy in 1600s - His most famous play was 'Tartuffe' a witty play about religious hypocrisy
Teaching Historical/cultural context: primary
opera
Moliere
Isadora Duncan
34. Choral song: was an ancient Greek hymn sung and danced in honor of Dionysus - the god of wine and fertility
Teaching artistic perception - 4th
chinese opera
dithyramb
Teaching artistic perception - Kindergarten
35. 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
Greek vs Midieval drama
flamenco
theatre
Sophocles
36. Argentina (Spanish) origin - influenced both by ancient African rhythms and the music from Europe.
Teaching Historical/cultural context:middle grades
Japanese theater: Kabuki
time
tango
37. The arts prepare students to provide understanding of systems - manipulation of information - and use of resources.
Isadora Duncan
What do arts prepare students for?
Greek vs Midieval drama
Martha Graham
38. Create - memorize - and perform variety of simple dance forms - work cooperatively in groups to create dance
Sophocles
Teaching creative expression: middle school
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: primary
Isadora Duncan
39. The relationship of one movement or part of a movement to another
American opera
dithyramb
Globe theater
time
40. K learning simple folk dances where they come from and functions - 2nd name and perform rhythms from various traditions
space
Teaching Historical/cultural context: primary
Comedy
Teaching creative expression primary
41. 'Porgy and Bess' by George Gershwin blended Broadway musical with African - American music
Teaching artistic perception - 4th
Teaching Aesthetic valuing: primary
American opera
Martha Graham
42. Greek drama was performed at religious festivals and in outside amphitheaters - Medieval drama evolved in the Church from musical elaborations of the service.
foxtrot - Charleston - swing - twist - line dancing - Texas two - step
Moliere
Greek vs Midieval drama
polka