Arts Appreciation Quiz

Study Notes

Elements of Music:
- Pitch: sound frequency
- Rhythm: pattern of sound and silence
- Melody: sequence of pitches
- Harmony: combination of pitches
- Timbre: tone color or quality
- Form: overall structure of a piece
Music Genres:
- Classical: orchestral, chamber, and solo music
- Jazz: improvisational, blues and swing influences
- Rock: energetic, electric instruments, and loud vocals
- Folk: traditional, acoustic, and storytelling
Music Eras:
- Baroque (1600-1750): complex, ornate, and dramatic
- Classical (1750-1820): balanced, harmonious, and restrained
- Romantic (1820-1910): expressive, emotional, and virtuosic

Basic Dance Movements:
- Plie: bending of the knees
- Tendu: stretching of the foot
- Degage: disengaging of the foot
- Rond de jambe: circular movement of the leg
- Arabesque: balance on one leg with the other extended
Dance Styles:
- Ballet: classical, formal, and elegant
- Modern: expressive, emotional, and interpretive
- Jazz: energetic, dynamic, and theatrical
- Tap: rhythmic, percussive, and lively
Dance Terminology:
- Alignment: posture and body positioning
- Flexibility: range of motion and flexibility
- Coordination: ability to execute movements smoothly
- Musicality: ability to interpret and respond to music

Figurative Language:
- Metaphor: comparison between two unlike things
- Simile: comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
- Personification: attribution of human qualities to non-human entities
- Imagery: vivid and descriptive language
Literary Elements:
- Theme: underlying message or idea
- Symbolism: objects, colors, or images representing abstract ideas
- Irony: contrast between what is expected and what occurs
- Foreshadowing: hints or clues about future events
Poetic Devices:
- Alliteration: repetition of initial consonant sounds
- Assonance: repetition of vowel sounds
- Onomatopoeia: words imitating sounds
- Enjambment: sentence or phrase continuing into the next line without punctuation

Drama Structures:
- Exposition: setting, characters, and situation introduction
- Rising Action: series of events building towards the climax
- Climax: most intense or critical moment
- Falling Action: events following the climax
- Resolution: conclusion or outcome
Character Development:
- Protagonist: main character
- Antagonist: character opposing the protagonist
- Characterization: methods used to reveal character traits
- Dialogue: conversation between characters
Theatre Terminology:
- Stage directions: instructions for movement and action
- Script analysis: breaking down the script to understand characters and themes
- Blocking: movement and positioning of actors on stage

Artistic Elements:
- Line: continuous mark or shape
- Shape: self-contained area with height, width, and depth
- Form: three-dimensional volume
- Value: light and dark values
- Color: hue, saturation, and brightness
Artistic Principles:
- Balance: arrangement of elements for stability
- Proportion: relationship between elements
- Emphasis: focal point or area of interest
- Movement: direction or energy in a composition
- Pattern: repetition of elements or motifs
Mediums and Techniques:
- Painting: brushstrokes, layering, and blending
- Sculpture: carving, modeling, and assembling
- Printmaking: transferring images onto paper or fabric
- Photography: capturing images with light and cameras