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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. Symmetry - asymmetry and radial balance






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






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






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






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






6. A distinctive quality to the sound






7. 600- year old form of theatre - has masked actors - chanting and dancing - today about 1500 professionals






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






9. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals






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






11. Dominican Republic






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






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






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






15. The tactile quality of a work of art






16. The juxtaposition of opposites






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






18. The practice of creating or performing works of art






19. The rate at Which music moves






20. The juxtaposition of opposites






21. Best accomplished by open-ended means - such as portfolios and performances - group projects and jurnals






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






23. The tactile quality of a work of art






24. Where and when actors will move on stage






25. A popular type of Japanese drama combined with music and dance - it is the type of theatre in Japan(Played buy all male actors)






26. Develops knowledge in all components of the discipline.






27. A sense of movement within the artwork itself or the movement of the observer's eye across and within the work.






28. Consists of 8 notes






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






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






31. Shape - structure or organization of a piece






32. The distance between each note






33. The dancer's transformation and release of potential energy into kinetic energy






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






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






36. Facilitated courtship - promote group harmony and enjoment






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






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






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






40. A sense of movement within the artwork itself or the movement of the observer's eye across and within the work.






41. A ballroom dance from Argentina






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






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. The two-dimensional equivalent of form






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






46. The tune of a song






47. Afro-Caribbean dance with four beats.






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






49. The tune of a song






50. Juts out into an audience (fashion runway)