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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab

Subject : performing-arts
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Shape - structure or organization of a piece






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






3. A Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time






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






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






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






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






8. The juxtaposition of opposites






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






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






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






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






13. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.






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






15. Consists of 8 notes






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






17. Part of the stage farthest from the audience






18. A Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time






19. A Brazilian dance with African influences.






20. Dominican Republic






21. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.






22. When note of different pitches on the scale sound good






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






24. The rate at Which music moves






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. The rate at Which music moves






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






34. Dominican Republic






35. A ballroom dance from Argentina






36. The tune of a song






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






38. Juts out into an audience (fashion runway)






39. Where and when actors will move on stage






40. The distance between each note






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






42. Where and when actors will move on stage






43. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






44. Part of the stage farthest from the audience






45. The tune of a song






46. The two-dimensional equivalent of form






47. Consists of 8 notes






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






49. Juts out into an audience (fashion runway)






50. Shape - structure or organization of a piece