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Visual And Performing Arts Vocab
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performing-arts
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Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Slow-slow-quick-quick. Originated in the early 1900s in the US.
chord
rhythm
foxtrot
solfege
2. The speed at which the play moves along. (the director is responsible for this)
pacing
arts and other core subjects
subject-centered instruction
dominance
3. Designed to capture and portray scenes the way the human eye sees them--not a static scene
impressionist style
elements of dance
intensity
social dance
4. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.
waltz
creative expression
time
subject-centered instruction
5. Has an arch that frames the actors as you look on stage
perspective
famous playwrights
proscenium
form
6. The immediate spherical area surrounding a dancer's body
square dancing
melody
aesthetic valuing
space
7. Shape - structure or organization of a piece
theme
history of theater
form
swing
8. The tune of a song
pacing
melody
Charleston
history of theater
9. Dominican Republic
interval
meringue
mambo
polka
10. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance
arts and other core subjects
flamenco
balance
Noh
11. A development during the Renaissance to create the illusion of three dimensions on a two-dimensional surface
value
perspective
collage
abstract art
12. Where the actor holds a picturesque pose to establish his character or a theme
Charleston
mie
performance dance
texture
13. When three or more harmonious notes are played together
chord
syncopation
unity
tango
14. A drama that was religious in nature during the Middle Ages.
dynamics
famous playwrights
arts and other core subjects
mystery plays
15. A Brazilian dance with African influences.
samba
square dancing
social dance
chord
16. The juxtaposition of opposites
types of visual arts
swing
connecting the arts disciplines
contrast
17. A ballroom dance from Argentina
harmony
solfege
thrust stage
tango
18. What keeps music moving; a pattern of long ans shor sounds.
assemblage
tempo
rhythm
abstract art
19. 600- year old form of theatre - has masked actors - chanting and dancing - today about 1500 professionals
Noh
principles of art
shape
timbre
20. A collage in three dimensions
melody
assemblage
harmony
downstage
21. Part of the stage closest to the audience
downstage
samba
syncopation
intensity
22. Basic artistic literacy; engage in reflection - analysis and synthesis and learn to understand and create meaning
impressionist style
aesthetic valuing
flamenco
artistic perception
23. When an artist repeats elements within a single artwork. It can enhance dominance - serve the theme or help achieve balance.
twist
repetition
principles of art
octave
24. The distance between each note
polka
interval
impressionist style
arena stage
25. Space - time - levels - and force/energy
contrast
elements of dance
connecting the arts disciplines
hue
26. The brightness of color - its vividness
mambo
intensity
pacing
aesthetic valuing
27. Helps students see the connections among the arts
impressionist style
unity
connecting the arts disciplines
cubism
28. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance
dance
balance
aesthetic valuing
aesthetic valuing
29. Meant to be viewed from all sides (theater in the round)
arena stage
proscenium
impressionist style
artistic perception
30. Balance - contrast - dominance - emphasis - movement - repetition - rhythm - theme and unity
mixed media
emphasis
value
principles of art
31. Enhances the kinesthetic - spacial - musical - logical-mathematical - and interpersonal forms of intelligence
rhythm
twist
dance
rhythm
32. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment
Noh
performance dance
contrast
social dance
33. Meant to be viewed from all sides (theater in the round)
form
arena stage
unity
assessment of art
34. Consists of 8 notes
samba
Kabuki
mie
octave
35. 600- year old form of theatre - has masked actors - chanting and dancing - today about 1500 professionals
social dance
Noh
upstage
tempo
36. Slow-slow-quick-quick. Originated in the early 1900s in the US.
foxtrot
famous playwrights
flamenco
shape
37. A ballroom dance in triple time with a strong accent on the first beat
performance dance
waltz
octave
movement
38. The brightness of color - its vividness
collage
intensity
cubism
performance dance
39. When note of different pitches on the scale sound good
arena stage
waltz
tempo
harmony
40. Space - time - levels - and force/energy
artistic perception
color
elements of dance
interval
41. Folk dance for couples. a caller tells the group Which moves to do.
pacing
time
movement
square dancing
42. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.
melody
polka
salsa
Kabuki
43. Dominican Republic
types of visual arts
harmony
twist
meringue
44. Folk dance for couples. a caller tells the group Which moves to do.
space
elements of music
square dancing
form
45. A sense of movement within the artwork itself or the movement of the observer's eye across and within the work.
assemblage
cubism
movement
history of theater
46. When an artist chooses to stress one element over the other
cubism
emphasis
mixed media
samba
47. If one element or aspect calls attention in a work of art
proscenium
shape
meringue
dominance
48. When note of different pitches on the scale sound good
arena stage
harmony
arts and other core subjects
blocking
49. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.
subject-centered instruction
arts and other core subjects
performance dance
aesthetic valuing
50. The rate at Which music moves
tempo
polka
perspective
arts and other core subjects