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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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1. Silent depiction of a static scene - often the reproduction of a painting or other pictures






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






3. The pattern of long and short sounds/beats in combinations of stressed and unstressed beats






4. When the first section of a song is repeated like AABA






5. A major orchesral composition






6. A material or prepresetnation that transmits light






7. Should be able to use dance vocabulary to describeand analyze elements and components of dance






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






9. Start learning simple folk dances from around the world






10. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






11. Lines that suggest movement






12. Christian hymns sang by the black slaves






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






14. A stage that is meant to viewed from all different kinds of sides






15. Understanding the time - place - and context of artworks. Important for written response






16. Can describe function of dance in society - like courtship - ritual - and entertainment






17. Colors that appear to 'come forward' likke red and orange and yellow






18. A rhythm pattern that is stressed or accented and the sounds are uneven






19. Sculpted pfigures projecting from a background






20. The arrangement of colors as they are refracted into a rainbow by a prison






21. A reharsal of the play from beginning to end - without stopping






22. An ancient harp






23. Means song or dance - a traditional form of Japanese theater with exaggerated make - up worn by actors and ornate clothes. Ornate costumes designate lass - traits - orage of character. Elaborate wigs worn for men - women and demons. beautiful fans im






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






25. A long speech without interruption performed by asingle actor






26. Lines that suggest stability and repose






27. A very fast tempo






28. The two - dimensional equivalent of form. can be man - made or organic (occurring in nature). Can be open - closed - or free - form






29. An element of dance. formally measured in meter - including body rhthyms like heartbeat - breath or human emotions - considerations include how long the dance lasts - rhythm - regular vs. irregular - in dance






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






31. Arrangement of units into patterns in dance






32. Most traditional and contemproary cultures have dance eto showcase courtship - group harmony - and enjoyment






33. genre of theater that focused on life as an unfathombale mystery and as a rideiculous andp ointless endeavor






34. The way an artwork's elements are put together






35. Volume or clarity needed to be heard by an audience






36. The point where receding parallel lines converge






37. Learning dance specifc to 18th and 19th century America - understanding different roles of men and women in dance






38. Combination of tone that produces qualtiy of tension






39. Emphasis on time in dance






40. Social dancing performed as a couple - has origins in Carribbean Islands and African and European styles - types of dances include the mambo - the samba - meringue - and rumba - and salsa






41. Children are inspired and gain the ability to recreate structured movement forms and develop a respect of other children's creaetivity






42. Representing an object by using lines instead of masses






43. Lines that suggest strength in art






44. ABCDEFG






45. Originally banned because it involved couples touching each other - spread across Europe and then across the Americas






46. Type of stage named after aan arch that frames the actors as you look at the stage - most auditoriums have this kind of stage - the audience is looking directly at the performers






47. Instruments made out of wood - like the flutes - fife - piccolo - bass flute - recorder - whistle - clarinet - saxophone - bagpipe






48. Extravagant and complex music made by Italian composers of the 16th century






49. The sense of movement that is occurring in the work (like the action of the characters in the work of art) AND the way that a person's eyes move as they look at a piece of art and how the eyes move as they observe the entier piece






50. A choral music with several simulataneous voice - lines