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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab
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performing-arts
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1. Variation in volume
downstage
elements of music
arts and other core subjects
dynamics
2. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.
time
space
arts and other core subjects
cubism
3. The two-dimensional equivalent of form
foxtrot
balance
shape
meringue
4. Any work of visual art that is created from two or more media
connecting the arts disciplines
mixed media
polka
abstract art
5. Helps students see the connections among the arts
connecting the arts disciplines
octave
mambo
pacing
6. A method in which one or more various materials are glued to a background
mystery plays
intensity
collage
creative expression
7. The rate at Which music moves
pacing
tempo
polka
social dance
8. The distance between each note
timbre
interval
rhythm
performance dance
9. Designed to capture and portray scenes the way the human eye sees them--not a static scene
space
impressionist style
elements of dance
waltz
10. Refers to the gradations of light and darkness on the surface of an artwork
swing
value
waltz
syncopation
11. From Cuba
texture
shape
mambo
rumba
12. Designed to capture and portray scenes the way the human eye sees them--not a static scene
impressionist style
square dancing
force/energy
rhythm
13. A distinctive quality to the sound
meringue
form
timbre
square dancing
14. A collage in three dimensions
tango
assemblage
hue
tango
15. Red - orange - yellow - blue - green and violet make up the spectrum of color
hue
melody
form
blocking
16. Dominican Republic
meringue
timbre
emphasis
movement
17. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.
aesthetic valuing
famous playwrights
movement
solfege
18. The practice of creating or performing works of art
space
mixed media
dance
creative expression
19. Helps students connect the critical thinking skills and information they learn in the arts to such subjects as literature - science - and especially history and social science.
social dance
contrast
octave
arts and other core subjects
20. The immediate spherical area surrounding a dancer's body
form
Kabuki
space
square dancing
21. Has an arch that frames the actors as you look on stage
proscenium
unity
types of visual arts
solfege
22. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity
principles of art
foxtrot
samba
rumba
23. The brightness of color - its vividness
balance
history of theater
time
intensity
24. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity
tempo
octave
principles of art
space
25. The tune of a song
abstract art
melody
upstage
mie
26. The two-dimensional equivalent of form
famous playwrights
foxtrot
timbre
shape
27. Spanish style of dance characterized by its powerful yet graceful execution - as well as its intricate hand and footwork
flamenco
mambo
theme
intensity
28. Meant to be viewed from all sides (theater in the round)
salsa
pacing
dance
arena stage
29. What we see as a result of the reflection or absorption of light off any surface
pacing
rumba
color
mixed media
30. (Picasso) scenes in terms of their component geometric shapes. Figures are often separated and rearranged.
cubism
twist
value
elements of music
31. A popular type of Japanese drama combined with music and dance - it is the type of theatre in Japan(Played buy all male actors)
assessment of art
Kabuki
twist
square dancing
32. Slow-slow-quick-quick. Originated in the early 1900s in the US.
elements of dance
repetition
polka
foxtrot
33. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.
subject-centered instruction
Noh
emphasis
assessment of art
34. Include Chinese Opera - classical dances of India - ballet and modern dance
rhythm
performance dance
dominance
shape
35. Consists of 8 notes
timbre
hue
waltz
octave
36. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
assemblage
mie
waltz
dominance
37. 600- year old form of theatre - has masked actors - chanting and dancing - today about 1500 professionals
harmony
intensity
form
Noh
38. When three or more harmonious notes are played together
chord
texture
color
tango
39. The brightness of color - its vividness
timbre
intensity
famous playwrights
emphasis
40. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment
square dancing
social dance
subject-centered instruction
Noh
41. The distance between each note
interval
texture
Kabuki
collage
42. The juxtaposition of opposites
contrast
blocking
assessment of art
assemblage
43. A popular type of Japanese drama combined with music and dance - it is the type of theatre in Japan(Played buy all male actors)
creative expression
dominance
assessment of art
Kabuki
44. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals
color
tango
interval
assessment of art
45. If one element or aspect calls attention in a work of art
harmony
polka
dominance
elements of music
46. Can be formally measured in meter or in terms of body rhythms. Considerations are: duration - rhythm - tempo - phrasing and accent
time
balance
rhythm
samba
47. A popular dance in the 1960s - inspired by the rock and roll music genre of the decade.
form
twist
proscenium
rumba
48. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.
subject-centered instruction
interval
octave
impressionist style
49. Part of the stage closest to the audience
downstage
space
abstract art
dominance
50. 600- year old form of theatre - has masked actors - chanting and dancing - today about 1500 professionals
aesthetic valuing
Kabuki
artistic perception
Noh