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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Variation in volume






2. Where the actor holds a picturesque pose to establish his character or a theme






3. When the pattern of stressed or accented sounds is uneven






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






5. 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.






6. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence






7. Shape - structure or organization of a piece






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






9. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






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






11. The reason the work was created






12. A popular dance in the 1960s - inspired by the rock and roll music genre of the decade.






13. When the pattern of stressed or accented sounds is uneven






14. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity






15. A method in which one or more various materials are glued to a background






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






17. A ballroom dance from Argentina






18. Part of the stage farthest from the audience






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






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






21. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.






22. Any work of visual art that is created from two or more media






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






24. A Brazilian dance with African influences.






25. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity






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






27. When three or more harmonious notes are played together






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






29. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance






30. A distinctive quality to the sound






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






32. The act of assessing and pursuing the meaning of artworks. This helps develop critical thinking skills.






33. Features the syncopated timing associated with African American and West African music and dance






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






35. A sense that all the elements are related and that they fit together to form a coherent whole






36. Created when there is a regular repetition of shape or line






37. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.






38. The movement of a point through space.






39. The distance between each note






40. Folk dance for couples. a caller tells the group Which moves to do.






41. Juts out into an audience (fashion runway)






42. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat






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)






44. Where and when actors will move on stage






45. The absence of shape or form; it's the emptiness that defines shape and form






46. Where and when actors will move on stage






47. Part of the stage farthest from the audience






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






49. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.






50. Helps students see the connections among the arts