Folk Dance Terms Quiz

Study Notes

Dance Terms Common to Folk Dances

Inside Hand: Refers to the hand near one's partner when standing side by side.
Jump: Springing from one or both feet, landing on both feet.
Leap: Springing off the supporting foot and landing on the other foot.
Brush: Swinging the free foot in an arch while weight is on one foot, hitting the floor at the lowest point.
Clockwise: Movement direction resembling hands of a clock, turning left when facing the center of an imaginary circle.
Counter Clockwise: Reverse movement to clockwise, with hands moving to the right.
Cut: Quick weight transfer from one foot to another, displacing the supporting foot.
Do-Si-Do: Partners walk towards each other, passing to the right and returning to their original positions.
Free Foot: The foot not currently bearing weight.
Free Hand: The hand not engaged in any action.
Hop: Springing on the supporting foot, landing on the same foot.
Inside Foot: The foot nearest to one's partner in a side-by-side position.
Outside Foot: The foot away from one's partner in a side-by-side stance.
Outside Hand: The hand away from one's partner in a side-by-side position.
Point: Touching the toe or ball of the free foot to the floor briefly.
Pivot: Turning on the ball or heel of one or both feet while remaining in place.
Set: A dance formation involving two or more couples.
Slide: Gliding one foot along the floor smoothly, with or without transfer of weight.
Stamp: Forcefully bringing one foot down on the floor, with or without a weight transfer.
Step: Shifting weight from one foot to the other.
Supporting Foot: The foot bearing the weight of the body.
Tap: Momentarily placing the toe or ball of the free foot on the floor and lifting it immediately.

Dance Terms with Foreign Origin and Filipino Terms

Abradete: Spanish term describing a position in which a girl holds the boy's right arm with her left hand, while her free hands are at her sides.
Bilao: Not detailed in the provided text but refers to a term commonly used in Filipino dances.

Music Timing

Dance uses a 2/4 time signature with counts of 1, 2, or 1 and 2 for steps and movements.

Description

Test your knowledge on common terms used in folk dances. This quiz covers essential movements and positions to help you understand the dance vocabulary better. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!