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RHYTHM Is a term which denotes an aspect of a quality of movement that is sometimes thought of as ______.
RHYTHM Is a term which denotes an aspect of a quality of movement that is sometimes thought of as ______.
dance
DANCING Is a means of expressing one's emotions through movement disciplined by ______.
DANCING Is a means of expressing one's emotions through movement disciplined by ______.
rhythm
The word dancing came from an old German word 'danson' which means to ______.
The word dancing came from an old German word 'danson' which means to ______.
stretch
ELEMENTS OF RHYTHM: 1.Beat-the underlying pulse of a ______.
ELEMENTS OF RHYTHM: 1.Beat-the underlying pulse of a ______.
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Pitch-lowness or highness of a ______.
Pitch-lowness or highness of a ______.
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Bar-in music a vertical line across a staff dividing it into equal measures of ______.
Bar-in music a vertical line across a staff dividing it into equal measures of ______.
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______-refers to the area covered as the body moves.
______-refers to the area covered as the body moves.
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______ is the line of movement taken which may be forward, backward, sideward, diagonal, upward, or a combination of those mentioned.
______ is the line of movement taken which may be forward, backward, sideward, diagonal, upward, or a combination of those mentioned.
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______ is movement through space that may be done at high, low, or medium level.
______ is movement through space that may be done at high, low, or medium level.
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______ is the path or design that is made while moving in space.
______ is the path or design that is made while moving in space.
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______ is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generations.
______ is a cultural art form handed down from generation to generations.
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______ is the end-product of exploration and improvisation of movements as the dancer expresses his feelings or emotions.
______ is the end-product of exploration and improvisation of movements as the dancer expresses his feelings or emotions.
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Study Notes
Rhythm and Dance
- Rhythm is the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats that can be thought of as dance
- Rhythmic activities are the physical manifestations of the mental and emotional response of the individual to rhythm
Elements of Rhythm
- Beat: the underlying pulse of a rhythm
- Tempo: rate of speed of a movement
- Intensity: variation of stress of movement
- Pitch: lowness or highness of a tone
- Accent: emphasis on certain beats
- Meter: regular recurrence of beats that divides a musical design into measures
- Phrase: measures grouped together
- Bar: a vertical line across a staff dividing it into equal measures of time
- Count: a pulse beat, a time limit
- Note: a printed symbol of a musical tone
- Measure: a group of pulse beats
- Note pattern: a note or set of notes with or without rest used for a certain dance step
- Step pattern: the movement of movement
Elements of Movement Space
- Direction: the line of movement taken (forward, backward, sideward, diagonal, upward, or a combination)
- Level: movement through space at high, low, or medium level
- Range: the area covered as the body moves
- Floor pattern: the path or design made while moving in space
Movement Qualities
- Time qualities:
- Fast movements (e.g. galloping horse, jet plane)
- Slow movements (e.g. turtle, flower growing)
- Force qualities:
- Soft and light movements (e.g. fairies, birds, butterflies)
- Strong and heavy movements (e.g. elephant, bulldozer)
- Strong and jerky movements (e.g. frog, jumping jack)
- Smooth and sustained movements (e.g. airplane, fish swimming)
- Space qualities:
- Up and down movements (e.g. bouncing ball, yo-yo)
- Across, back and forth, or around movements (e.g. rowing boat)
- Low movements (e.g. ants, turtles)
- High movements (e.g. kites)
Types of Dance
- Creative rhythms: fundamental rhythms or natural dances
- Folk/ethnic dance: a cultural art form handed down from generation to generation (e.g. rural and country dances, jotas, mazurkas, pandanggos)
- Social and ballroom dance: held in the evenings, participants in formal attire
- Recreational dance: informal gatherings and parties, simple patterns and combinations of walking steps, polka step, and waltz step
- Creative dance: the highest form of dance, an end-product of exploration and improvisation of movements, expressing feelings or emotions, ideas, and interpretations (e.g. ballet, jazz, modern or contemporary dance)
Formations in Rhythmic Activities
- Single Circle, Facing In
- Single Circle, Facing Clockwise
- Single Circle, Facing Counterclockwise
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Description
Explore the concept of rhythm, its relationship to dance, rhythmic activities, and expression of emotions through movement. Learn about the regular recurrence of accented and unaccented beats, organization, structure, and patterns in movements set to music.
