Introduction to Theater Arts Flashcards
form of creative art performed in front of a live audience
performing arts
may be instrumental or vocal
music
beginning of music
rhythm
“memory” of music
melody
frequency of vibration
pitch
enhance quality of main sound
harmony
speed of musical piece
tempo
amount, strength, and volume of the sound
dynamics
tone quality
timber
bodily movements; emotions with the body
dance
speed of musical piece
theme
pattern of movement
design
action of dance
movement
skill of movement
technique
auditory background of dance
music
figures and steps in an organized manner
choreography
setting
scenery
illusion of supernatural powers
magic & circus act
show ideas and emotions through symbolic presentation
literature
emotionally moved by the literary work
emotional appeal
exposing the ills of society
intellectual appeal
affirms dignity and worth of all people
humanistic value
live performances precisely planned for a significant sense of drama
theater arts
singers and musicians perform libretto
opera