Dance Technique and Terminology Quiz
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What does the term 'abstraction' refer to in the context of dance?

  • Choreography that tells a specific story
  • Choreography that lacks a narrative character (correct)
  • Dance that is related to symbolic contents
  • Dance that incorporates feelings and ideas into movement

    • What is 'alignment' in the context of dance?

  • The basic unity of choreographic and musical language
  • The position of the body that creates the form of an arch
  • The beat used to measure time in dance
  • Placement of bones in a way that increases physiological effectiveness and health (correct)

    • What is the 'beat' in the context of dance?

  • Dance that tells a specific story
  • Choreography that lacks a narrative character
  • The pulse that occurs repeatedly with a certain frequency (correct)
  • The position of the body that creates the form of an arch

    • How did Trisha Brown use the term 'accumulation'?

    <p>To describe a repetitive way in which gestures of the choreography were built-up</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'contemporary dance'?

    <p>Art whose working material is purely movement and its components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'body placement' refer to in dance?

    <p>The positioning and alignment of big bones, limbs, and head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'canon' mean in the context of dance?

    <p>A compositional structure in which one choreographic fragment is executed by several dancers with regular intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'clarity of line' refer to in ballet?

    <p>Creating an ideal shape with the body while dancing, especially in certain positions like arabesques or between legs and arms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents Rudolph Laban's identified types of canon in dance?

    <p>The regular canon, the starting canon, the ending canon, and the simultaneous canon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does each dance genre or style have its own body placement?

    <p>To facilitate technical execution and contribute to the particular style of the dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of body placement in dance?

    <p>It helps in maintaining balance and control during movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'canon' mean in the context of dance?

    <p>It refers to a group of dancers performing the same movements at different times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of alignment in dance?

    <p>It ensures that the dancer's body is in a balanced and stable position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'clarity of line' refer to in ballet?

    <p>It indicates the precision and elegance of the dancer's movements and poses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is 'contemporary dance'?

    <p>A genre of dance that emphasizes expressiveness and creativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does each dance genre or style have its own body placement?

    <p>To ensure that movements are executed with proper technique and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trisha Brown use the term 'accumulation'?

    <p>To signify the gradual build-up of movement phrases throughout a performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the 'beat' in the context of dance?

    <p>The rhythmic pattern created by music that dancers move to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'What does 'abstraction' refer to in the context of dance?

    <p>It represents a departure from literal representation, focusing on form and expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'rhythm' refer to in the context of dance?

    <p>It denotes the flow and continuity of movements within a choreographic sequence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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