Ch 4 Vocab

Question 1

— the perceived beauty in a work of art

Answer 1

Aesthetic

Question 2

— an aesthetic principle of form; the equilibrium between sections of the choreography and within the work as a whole

Answer 2

Balance

Question 3

— an aesthetic principle of form; the point in a dance toward which the movement and energy of the piece have built

Answer 3

Climax

Question 4

— an aesthetic principle of form; the dynamic position of how the subject matter or intent of the work is treated within the dance as a whole

Answer 4

Contrast

Question 5

— an aesthetic principle of form; when all of the aspects of a work are appropriately coordinated and unified

Answer 5

Harmony

Question 6

— an aesthetic principle of form; the quantity of dancers and sections within the choreography

Answer 6

Proportion

Question 7

— an aesthetic principle of form; the reoccurrence of movement or movement phrase for emphasis and meaning

Answer 7

Repetition

Question 8

— an aesthetic principle of form; the arrangement of movement phrases and choreographic sections

Answer 8

Sequence

Question 9

— an aesthetic principle of form; the way in which a dancer moves from one movement or movement phrase to the next and the way in which sections of choreography are connected

Answer 9

Transition

Question 10

— an aesthetic principle of form; wholeness of a dance; all aspects of the choreography working together in agreement

Answer 10

Unity

Question 11

— an aesthetic principle of form; the multiple ways in which a movement or movement phrase can be manipulated, changed, or altered throughout a dance

Answer 11

Variety