Deck 8: Dance

Question 1

Classical or formal dance.

A) ballet
B) folk
C) jazz
D) modern

Answer 1

A

Question 2

In dance,the human body acts as

A) series of repetitive movements
B) patterns and symbols of meaning
C) sculptural, three-dimensional form
D) mimetic movement

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The artist who creates a dance and plans the movements of the dancer.

A) director
B) choreographer
C) producer
D) auteur

Answer 3

B

Question 4

World dance typically centers on what topics.

A) twentieth-century ideals
B) human gesture heightened into meaningful patterns
C) enjoyment and entertainment
D) religion, moral values and historical information

Question 5

In dance,horizontal lines stimulate a sense of

A) calm
B) anxiety
C) remorse
D) movement

Question 6

Modern dance pioneer.

A) George Balanchine
B) Martha Graham
C) Merce Cunningham
D) Akram Khan

Question 7

This form of dance began as a revolt against the stylized and tradition-bound elements of ballet.

A) jazz
B) ritual
C) modern
D) world

Question 8

What dance form is performed to traditional music,prescribed movements,and traditional costume?

A) folk
B) jazz
C) world/ritual
D) ballet

Question 9

The visual elements supporting a dance work,including settings,lighting,and costumes.

A) choreography
B) mise-en-scene
C) principles
D) dynamic structure

Question 10

The "acting out" of dramatic action without words.

A) pantomime
B) thematic
C) rhythmic
D) emotional

Question 11

Jazz dance relies heavily on

A) patterned rhythms
B) improvisation and syncopation
C) prescribed movements and actions
D) formalized, narrative elements

Question 12

In ballet all movements evolve from this basic "open" position.

A) first
B) on point
C) ronds de jambe
D) demi-hauteur

Question 13

From where does jazz dance trace its origins?

A) Cuba
B) Guyana
C) Africa
D) Sao Paolo

Question 14

What kinds of patterns are formed when the action of a dancer's body has some relationship in time to every other movement?

A) tonal
B) formal
C) linear
D) rhythmic

Question 15

What is the basic principle of modern dance?

A) conventionalized and specified movement
B) natural and uninhibited movement
C) ceremonial functions
D) cultural communication

Question 16

When a dance is absent of any narrative or abstract communication,what is it called?

A) informal
B) historical
C) mimetic
D) divertissement

Question 17

One of the principal differences between forma ballet and modern dances lies in the use of the

A) costumes
B) props
C) dance floor
D) foot gear

Question 18

Modern ballet-twentieth century ballet-has dealt increasingly with what kinds of ideas?

A) abstract
B) narrative
C) mimetic
D) rhythmic

Question 19

In dance,how is the principal means of the expression of mood communicated?

A) costume
B) color
C) symbols
D) sets

Question 20

The choreography of Akram Khan bridges the techniques of Western Modern dance and what other culture?

A) Bali
B) Bangladesh
C) Kathak
D) Islam

Question 21

Discuss why Martha Graham's Appalachian Spring has become the most admired of her works.

Question 22

Explain why the work of the light designer is critical in dance.

Question 23

What is the primary goal of the lighting designer for dance?

A) creating maximum three-dimensionality in the dancers
B) putting strong emphasis on the sets
C) illuminating the dancers' faces
D) creating saturated colors

Question 24

Compare ballet to ritual dance.What are the basic differences? Are there any similarities?

Question 25

Dance appeals to our senses through what compositional qualities?

A) balance and unity
B) repetition and rhythm
C) line and form
D) pattern and symbols

Question 26

It is impossible to have dance without what element of music?

A) melody
B) rhythm
C) harmony
D) repetition

Question 27

What role does color play in dance?

Question 28

What dance form is based having ceremonial functions,formal characteristics,and that may never be performed in public?

A) sacred
B) traditional
C) ritual
D) folk

Question 29

One of the most significant elements of the dance costume.

A) tights
B) footgear
C) tutu
D) hats

Question 30

What role does the choreographer play in dance.