Music Dance Relationship Flashcards
What is meant by music visualisation?
When the dancer brings out the details and nuances in the music in a visual way in order to bring the music to life. This is done using the structure of the music.
What is meant by enhancement of character or narrative?
When the music and dance express the same idea or tell the same story developing characters, events or sections together.
What is meant by enhancement of mood and atmosphere?
Music without a clear structured beat/rhythm that can help to embody the same intentions as the movement.
What is meant by disassociation?
When the music and dance are created independently and when performed share only the same time and space.
What is meant by call and response?
When the music asks a question in terms of a rhythm and the dancer responds with a movement.
What is meant by mutual coexistence
When the music and dance are created independently however may match in theme, tempo or directive.
What is meant by identification?
Using the pitch, tempo, or phrasing to identify a particular character.
What is meant by the term tempo?
How quick (allegro/presto) or how slow the music is
What is meant by the term ostinato?
A recognisable, repeated musical phrase
What is meant by melody?
The main tune over the top that you can clearly hear
What is meant by the term polyphony?
Different layers of music and instruments playing together
What is meant by the term counterpoint?
The interweaving of musical lines
What is meant by the term harmony?
Complimentary chords to the melody
What is meant by the term rhythm?
The pattern of the beats in the bar
What is a cadence?
The end of a musical phrase