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What is the primary purpose of costumes in a speech choir performance?
Which aspect of voice is primarily concerned with the strength or loudness during a performance?
What does the term 'staging' refer to in a speech choir performance?
Which voice quality is characterized by the combination of light, medium, and dark voices?
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How does tempo affect the meaning of a piece in a speech choir performance?
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What role does phrasing play in a speech choir performance?
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What is the relationship between pitch and inflection in performance?
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What is one method to enhance the meaning of a poem in performance?
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Study Notes
Choreography
- Choreographed movement is optional
- Some choirs use movement to enhance their performances
Costume
- Simple costumes: matching outfits or robes
- Elaborate costumes: theatrical garb
- Costumes chosen to highlight performance meaning
- Plain uniforms allow focus on facial expressions
- Themed costumes add to performance
Voice Quality
- Combines light, medium, and dark voices
- Communicates through voice and emotional reactions
Number of Voices
- Adding or subtracting voices controls sound
- Power of voice changes meaning
Pitch
- Pitch is how high or low the voice is
- Also known as inflection
Power
- Power refers to volume, force, or loudness
- Used as emphasis in appropriate places
Phrasing and Rhythm
- Phrasing and rhythm reinforce each other
Tempo
- Tempo is the speed of the performance
- Blending tempo expresses meaning
- Tempo is related to the poem's "beat"
Staging
- Organizing the choir on stage
- Enhancing the performance through staging and exits of performers
- Costuming performers to complement the performance Conjunction-is a word used to connect other words or group of words.
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Coordinating connects similar kinds or groups of words. (FANBOYS)
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Correlative: connects similar words or groups of words, and always comes in pairs.
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Subordinating, connects two ideas, making one more important that the other.
Compounding-is the formation of a word from a two or more root words.
Example: mailman (composed of free root mail and free root man) dog house, fireplace, fire hydrant, dry run, pick-up truck
Kinds of Compounding:Examples:
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Toothbrush (a brush for teeth)
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Doghouse (a house for a dog)
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Bookstore (a store that sells books)
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Snowman (a man made of snow)
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Basketball (a ball used in basketball)
b. Exocentric Compounds
Exocentric compounds do not have a head, the meaning is not directly derived from either part of the compound. Instead, they often refer to something that is not explicitly named in the components
Examples:
1 Redneck (refers to a stereotype, not a specific red neck)
2 Pickpocket (a person who picks pockets, not a type of pocket)
- Housekeeper (a person who keeps a house, not a type of keeper)
4 Maverick (refers to an independent minded person)
5 Scarecrow (an object meant to scare crows)
c. Copulative Compounds
Copulative compounds combine two elements that are equally important, usually linked by a conjunction like "and." Each part contributes to the overall meaning
Examples:
1 Teacher-student (a relationship between a teacher and a student)
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Bittersweet (combining bitter and sweet emotions)
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Actor-director (someone who is both an actor and a director)
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North-south (referring to both northem and southern regions)
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Male-female (referring to both genders)
d. Appositional Compounds
Appositional compounds consist of two elements that are in apposition, meaning they refer to the same entity but provide different aspects or characteristics.
Examples:
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New York City (New York and the city are the same)
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Pasta salad (salad made of pasta)
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Cactus plant (a plant that is a cactus)
4 Cupcake shop (a shop that sells cupcakes)
- Car engine (an engine that is part of a car)
e. Borrowed Compounds
Borrowed compounds are formed from elements taken from different languages. These compounds often reflect a mix of cultural influences
Examples:
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Sushi roll (combining Japanese "sushi" with English "roll")
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Spaghetti Bolognese (Italian "spaghetti" with English "bolognese")
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Taco truck (Spanish "taco" with English "truck")
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Description
This quiz explores the fundamental elements of choral performance, including choreography, costume, voice quality, and staging. Understand how these components come together to enhance a choir's presentation and emotional impact. Test your knowledge on the techniques that define successful choral music performance.