Classical Theater Flashcards

1
Q

It is a form of arts that Is presented through collaborative effect.

A

Theater

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2
Q

Is a part of human history

A

Theater

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3
Q

A three legged bronze cauldron that serves as a trophy in the modern times

A

Tripod

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4
Q

These are two types of greek play

A

Tragedy
Comedy

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5
Q

Which the main character go through a series of events that leads to his/her downfall or demise

A

Tragedy

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6
Q

Which life is represented in light and sometimes ironic episodes

A

Comedy

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7
Q

It is a stage were they play in open air theater

A

Amphitheaters

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8
Q

The stage were actors and chorus perform

A

Orchestra

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9
Q

Used as brachdrop and where the actors can hide and change their costumes

A

Skene

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10
Q

They used to help actors enter and exit the stage

A

Trapdoors

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11
Q

Serves as scenic elements and were placed in front the openings

A

Pinakes or painted panels

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12
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A crane that used to make a actor as if he or she is flying

A

Mechane

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13
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A platform used to wheel in a dead character

A

Ekkyklema

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14
Q

It is a group of players who would give the background information or comments regarding the events that are unfolding in the scene

A

Chorus

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15
Q

A mask with exaggerated expressions

A

Prosopon

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16
Q

Who wrote the Medea

A

Euripides

17
Q

Who wrote the oresteia

A

Aeschylus

18
Q

Who wrote the Oedipus Rex

A

Sophocles

19
Q

It is a greek mythological tale of a wife taking revenge against the unfaithful husband

A

Medea

20
Q

It’s about the curse that befell the house of atreus

A

Oresteia

21
Q

Loved slapstick comedy

A

Farce

22
Q

It is loud and full of jokes

A

Farce

23
Q

Atellan farce also known as

A

Oscan games

24
Q

It is a series of rude and offensive farce that were filled with low comedy and vulgar jokes

A

Atellan farce

25
Q

Romes first known playwrights

A

Livius Andronicus

26
Q

Comedic playwrights

A

Terence, plautus, Seneca

27
Q

Who specialized in tragedies

A

Pacuvius and Lucius Accius

28
Q

First century playwright of comedy of manners

A

Gaius Maecenas