Music
What was the purpose of music in American melodramas?
To evoke strong emotions and feelings in the audience
True or False:
Melodrama sets were complex.
False.
(They were more simplistic)
What term describes a style of dramatic dance that emphasizes large and exaggerated movements?
locking!
What elegant hats did men wear at this time?
Men would wear top hats that were 8 inches tall!
What kind of reactions are melodramas designed for?
Exaggerated reactions
True or False: American melodramas were where orchestral pits originated
True!
What are set pieces used to demonstrate?
They were used to demonstrate the type of scene.
What is the name of the dance style created in the 1980s by Ohad Naharin that combines elements of modern dance and martial arts?
The Gaga movement language
Were women allowed to show their ankles?
No.
What are the two main forces in Melodramas?
Good and Bad
What instrument is most often accompanying the hero?
The trumpet
How were sets used?
To help actors portray their characters.
What type of dance is known for its highly expressive and emotional movements?
Contemporary dance
What are the weirdest things that could be found in a woman's dress?
Whale bones, among other things
Who usually ‘wins’ at the end on Melodramas?
The good guys.
What cued the orchestra in American melodramas?
Significant character lines and entrances.
How were settings portrayed?
In a litteral setting with not much complicity.
Who choreographed the melodramatic ballet “Giselle” in 1841?
Jean Coralli
What were the most common clothing colors?
Most colors were used with clothing with no notable exceptions
FINAL JEOPARDY!!!
What kind of conflicts are in Melodramas?
Emotional Conflics