Question 1

Classical or formal dance.&#10;A) ballet&#10;B) folk&#10;C) jazz&#10;D) modern

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Ballet is the most well-known and recognized form of classical or formal dance. Its technique and vocabulary are highly structured, requiring years of training and practice.

Question 2

In dance,the human body acts as&#10;A) series of repetitive movements&#10;B) patterns and symbols of meaning&#10;C) sculptural, three-dimensional form&#10;D) mimetic movement

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In dance, the body is often seen as a sculptural, three-dimensional form that moves through space and time. Dancers use their bodies to create shapes, lines, and textures that are visually compelling and meaningful to the audience. While dance may involve repetitive movements and mimetic gestures, the focus is often on the overall design and aesthetic impact of the body in motion. Patterns and symbols may be present in some forms of dance, but they are not the primary focus.

Question 3

The artist who creates a dance and plans the movements of the dancer.&#10;A) director&#10;B) choreographer&#10;C) producer&#10;D) auteur

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A choreographer is specifically responsible for planning and creating dance movements and routines. A director may have input on the choreography, but their role is more focused on overall artistic vision and direction. A producer is responsible for financing and organizing the production, while an auteur is a term more commonly used in film to refer to a director who has a strong personal creative vision and control over their work.

Question 4

World dance typically centers on what topics.&#10;A) twentieth-century ideals&#10;B) human gesture heightened into meaningful patterns&#10;C) enjoyment and entertainment&#10;D) religion, moral values and historical information

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World dance often reflects religious, moral and historical themes and can serve as a way of preserving cultural traditions and passing down important information through movement.

Question 5

In dance,horizontal lines stimulate a sense of&#10;A) calm&#10;B) anxiety&#10;C) remorse&#10;D) movement

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Horizontal lines in dance typically suggest a sense of calm or stability, as they convey a sense of grounding and balance. This is in contrast to vertical lines, which suggest movement or growth, and diagonal lines, which suggest tension or dynamism. Therefore, the best choice is A – calm.

Question 6

Modern dance pioneer.&#10;A) George Balanchine&#10;B) Martha Graham&#10;C) Merce Cunningham&#10;D) Akram Khan

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Martha Graham is considered a pioneer of modern dance, creating a technique based on the idea of contracting and releasing the muscles to create tension and release in movement. She also explored emotional and psychological themes in her choreography, breaking away from the traditional narrative-driven ballets of the time.

Question 7

This form of dance began as a revolt against the stylized and tradition-bound elements of ballet.&#10;A) jazz&#10;B) ritual&#10;C) modern&#10;D) world

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Modern dance was developed as a breakaway from the strict techniques of ballet, and was a reaction to the artificiality and rigidity of ballet. Jazz dance is also a more free-style form of dance, but it did not have the same origins or intentions as modern dance. Ritual and world dances are associated with specific cultural traditions and have distinct histories and forms.

Question 8

What dance form is performed to traditional music,prescribed movements,and traditional costume?&#10;A) folk&#10;B) jazz&#10;C) world/ritual&#10;D) ballet

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Folk dance is often performed to traditional music, with prescribed movements and traditional costumes reflecting the culture or region it originated from. This type of dance form is usually passed down through generations and serves as a way to celebrate cultural traditions and community events. Jazz and ballet, on the other hand, are choreographed dances that are not necessarily tied to cultural traditions or prescribed movements. World/ritual dance encompasses a broad range of traditional dances performed within different cultures, whereas folk dance refers specifically to dances within certain cultures or regions.

Question 9

The visual elements supporting a dance work,including settings,lighting,and costumes.&#10;A) choreography&#10;B) mise-en-scene&#10;C) principles&#10;D) dynamic structure

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The term "mise-en-scene" refers to the visual elements that support a dance work, which includes settings, lighting, and costumes. Choreography refers to the movement and steps within a dance, principles refer to the fundamental concepts and rules of dance, and dynamic structure refers to the use of tension, energy, and pacing in a dance.

Question 10

The &#34;acting out&#34; of dramatic action without words.&#10;A) pantomime&#10;B) thematic&#10;C) rhythmic&#10;D) emotional

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Pantomime refers to the portrayal of dramatic action through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, without using words or sound. It is a type of non-verbal communication usually performed by actors or entertainers. Thematic and rhythmic are not related to the given description, and emotional is not specific enough to describe the type of action portrayed.

Question 11

Jazz dance relies heavily on&#10;A) patterned rhythms&#10;B) improvisation and syncopation&#10;C) prescribed movements and actions&#10;D) formalized, narrative elements

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Question 12

In ballet all movements evolve from this basic &#34;open&#34; position.&#10;A) first&#10;B) on point&#10;C) ronds de jambe&#10;D) demi-hauteur

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Question 13

From where does jazz dance trace its origins?&#10;A) Cuba&#10;B) Guyana&#10;C) Africa&#10;D) Sao Paolo

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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?&#10;A) tonal&#10;B) formal&#10;C) linear&#10;D) rhythmic

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Question 15

What is the basic principle of modern dance?&#10;A) conventionalized and specified movement&#10;B) natural and uninhibited movement&#10;C) ceremonial functions&#10;D) cultural communication

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Question 16

When a dance is absent of any narrative or abstract communication,what is it called?&#10;A) informal&#10;B) historical&#10;C) mimetic&#10;D) divertissement

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Question 17

One of the principal differences between forma ballet and modern dances lies in the use of the&#10;A) costumes&#10;B) props&#10;C) dance floor&#10;D) foot gear

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Question 18

Modern ballet-twentieth century ballet-has dealt increasingly with what kinds of ideas?&#10;A) abstract&#10;B) narrative&#10;C) mimetic&#10;D) rhythmic

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Question 19

In dance,how is the principal means of the expression of mood communicated?&#10;A) costume&#10;B) color&#10;C) symbols&#10;D) sets

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Question 20

The choreography of Akram Khan bridges the techniques of Western Modern dance and what other culture?&#10;A) Bali&#10;B) Bangladesh&#10;C) Kathak&#10;D) Islam

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Question 21

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

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Question 22

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

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Question 23

What is the primary goal of the lighting designer for dance?&#10;A) creating maximum three-dimensionality in the dancers&#10;B) putting strong emphasis on the sets&#10;C) illuminating the dancers' faces&#10;D) creating saturated colors

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Question 24

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

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Question 25

Dance appeals to our senses through what compositional qualities?&#10;A) balance and unity&#10;B) repetition and rhythm&#10;C) line and form&#10;D) pattern and symbols

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Question 26

It is impossible to have dance without what element of music?&#10;A) melody&#10;B) rhythm&#10;C) harmony&#10;D) repetition

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Question 27

What role does color play in dance?

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Question 28

What dance form is based having ceremonial functions,formal characteristics,and that may never be performed in public?&#10;A) sacred&#10;B) traditional&#10;C) ritual&#10;D) folk

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Question 29

One of the most significant elements of the dance costume.&#10;A) tights&#10;B) footgear&#10;C) tutu&#10;D) hats

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Question 30

What role does the choreographer play in dance.

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Deck 8: Dance