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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
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1. Features the syncopated timing associated with African American and West African music and dance






2. The rate at Which music moves






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






4. Refers to the gradations of light and darkness on the surface of an artwork






5. Shape - structure or organization of a piece






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






7. Variation in volume






8. A distinctive quality to the sound






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






10. The immediate spherical area surrounding a dancer's body






11. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance






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






13. Can be formally measured in meter or in terms of body rhythms. Considerations are: duration - rhythm - tempo - phrasing and accent






14. Shape - structure or organization of a piece






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






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






17. The tune of a song






18. The two-dimensional equivalent of form






19. The distance between each note






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






21. Meant to be viewed from all sides (theater in the round)






22. Space - time - levels - and force/energy






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






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






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






26. Has an arch that frames the actors as you look on stage






27. An entry path on which the actor becomes the character






28. Painting - drawing - printmaking - photography - sculpture - assemblage arts - electronic arts - architecture - ceramics - textile arts and commercial design






29. Basic artistic literacy; engage in reflection - analysis and synthesis and learn to understand and create meaning






30. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






31. The tune of a song






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






33. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance






34. Juts out into an audience (fashion runway)






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






36. When three or more harmonious notes are played together






37. Where and when actors will move on stage






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






39. Basic artistic literacy; engage in reflection - analysis and synthesis and learn to understand and create meaning






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






41. An entry path on which the actor becomes the character






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






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






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






45. If one element or aspect calls attention in a work of art






46. The practice of creating or performing works of art






47. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






48. The brightness of color - its vividness






49. Helps students see the connections among the arts






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