Musical Terms
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
rhythm
pianissimo
"very slowly"
largo
first position
Barre
the character or quality of a musical sound or voice as distinct from its pitch and intensity
timbre
"quiet"
piano
adagio
Which position involves the heel of one foot touching the middle of the other foot, with arms rounded and one out to the side?
third position
Bending of the knees in ballet.
Plie
a sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying
melody
"moderate"
mezzo
"walking pace"
andante
Which position of ballet involves the heel of one foot touching the toe of the other, with both arms raised/rounded above the head?
fifth position
360 degree turn in ballet on one foot.
Pirouette
the speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
tempo
forte
allegro
Which position of ballet involves the feet slightly apart with toes facing outward, arms outstretched wide?
second position
Term for a dancer goes all the way up on her toes.
en pointe
the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and chord progressions having a pleasing effect
harmony
"very loud"
fortissimo
"very quickly"
presto
Which position of ballet involves one foot extended on the ground in front of the other, with one arm extended above the head and the other straight out in front of the body?
fourth position
Ballet dancer stands on one leg while the other is extended behind the body.