2.3. Medium of Performing Arts Flashcards
creative activities presented before an audience, on stage, and in open places
Performing arts
Type of art that includes music, dance, theatre arts (play or drama), and literature
Performing arts
T OR F: Music is an art. Culture is reflected in art. The more music a man knows, the more cultured he becomes.
true
2 mediums of music
- vocal
- instrumental
oldest and most natural form of music.
vocal music
produced by the vibrations of the vocal chords in the voice box
voice
Correct posture when singing
Standing correctly allows the air in the different body cavities to vibrate and flow fully.
Keeping one foot forward will help maintain body balance.
When seated while singing, keep your back away from the chair in a rising position.
T OR F: Diction is connected to air vibration
FALSE
Diction has nothing to do with air vibration but it is just as important in singing.
Correct breathing when singing
Diaphragmatic breathing is advisable
T OR F: To prevent throat singing and develop good tone quality, never force out the voice.
TRUE
T OR F: Since the sound produced by these vibrations is not loud enough to be heard, resonators (lungs, esophagus, head, and mouth cavities) are needed to increase its volume. Hence, correct positioning of the body, head, and mouth will enable the air to vibrate freely.
TRUE
2 classifications of vocal music
- Long vocal
- short vocal
Project the voice upward or downward? to improve tonal quality.
UPWARD
5 types of long vocals
- opera
- cantata
- oratorio
- moro-moro
- zarzuela
drama set to music with action, costume, and scenery. It consists of overture, arias, recitative, ensemble, and chorus
opera
a story told in music without action. It is a smaller version of the oratorio and may be secular or religious
cantata
a form of dramatic music also consisting of an overture, arias, recitative, and ensemble based on biblical stories or contemplative characters. It is performed in concert style, without costume, scenery, or action. Greater emphasis is given to the chorus and a testo (narrator) is often utilized.
oratorio
a Philippine drama set to music that depicts Christian and non-Christian conflicts
moro-moro
a Philippine drama set to music that is similar to the opera
zarzuela
2 voice classifications
- timbre (quality)
- range
2 classifications of timbre
- women (soprano, alto)
- men (tenor, baritone, bass)
tone is lighter in character, less somber, and frequently more flexible
soprano
highest and lightest of all voices. The music written for this voice quality is full of runs, trills, and light ornaments.
coloratura soprano
medium high in tonal quality
mezzo soprano
the tone is richer and fuller
alto or contralto
less high and flute-like. It is suited for sweet songs like melodies
lyric soprano
the highest type in men’s voices
tenor
lies between tenor and bass
baritone
5 classifications of instrumental music
- sonata
- suite
- symphony
- concerto
- chamber music
lowest and deepest voice quality
bass
a long composition for solo instrument, consisting of large sections called movements. These movements are the allegro, andante, and rondo.
sonata
a series of musical pieces that tells a story
suite
A music that tells a story
program music
a music that tells no story
absolute music