TERMINOLOGY "L"
ARISTOTLE'S ELEMENT OF ACTION
THEATRE STYLES
THEATRE HODGEPODGE
TERMINOLOGY "A"
100
Part of a lantern upon which the lamp holder is set; can be hinged, removable or fixed.
What is the lamp tray?
100
These first two subplots of Aristotle's dramatic element of action include the information about the time period, setting characters, relationships and events of the play AND the event that sets the plot in motion.
What are exposition and problem?
100
A branch of realism, this style of theatre was developed as a result of the work of Charles Darwin, whose theories on evolution materialized into a form of drama in which there was no climax and a prevailing pessimistic attitude.
What is Naturalism?
100
This device is used to remind an audience that they are watching a play.
What is the alienation effect?
100
Called amps: unit of measurement that refers to the electrical current passing through a circuit.
What is the ampere?
200
This term is used very loosely to refer to any unit of light equipment.
What is a lantern?
200
The second two subplots of Aristotle's dramatic element of action include the way the author presents the problem (for example: the author may have the problem introduced before or after the main character is introduced) AND the clues planted by the writer that hint at what is to come.
What is the point of attack and foreshadowing?
200
The goal of this style of theatre was to express raw emotion, it did not aim to teach, entertain or duplicate reality - it is characterized by highly exaggerated movements and voice techniques. Tends to dramatize the struggles and spiritual nature of protagonists, as well as the struggles between different social classes.
What is Expressionism?
200
This theory of emotion as it relates to acting suggests that our emotional reaction to external stimuli leads to a physiological reaction; one must feel an emotion before the body can physiologically react.
What is the Cannon-Bard theory?
200
A piece of sound equipment that converts a low voltage signal into a higher current signal.
What is an amplifier?
300
A type of light no longer used but the term has been adapted into slang for being famous.
What is limelight?
300
The third two subplots of Aristotle's dramatic element of action include the obstacle that could prevent the character from achieving his or her goal AND the point at which the central character must make a crucial decision or undergo a significant event.
What are complications and crises?
300
Characterized by a lack of realistic characters, an ambiguous concept of time, and a vague attempt to define the setting.
What is Absurdist drama?
300
The elements that an actor can use in his or her environment to aid in creating specific characters are known as these.
What are externals?
300
An analog to digital converter; used in computer sound cards; converts a varying electrical signal into binary data.
What is an A-D converter?
400
An effect produced when smoke is made to lie close to the floor; can be produced by chilling the smoke as it comes from the smoke machine.
What is low smoke?
400
The final two subplots of Aristotle's dramatic element of action include the height of the crises and the resolution of any plot complications.
What are the climax and the denouement?
400
Characterized by man's unfaltering trust in the kindness of nature, this style of theatre favored abstraction and idealism, and used special effects because this style focused on visual appeal.
What is Romanticism?
400
Using externals to create a character is a method called this.
What is outside-in?
400
The ability of a surface's ability to absorb sound.
What is absorption?
500
Term used to refer to any type of lighting equipment.
What is luminaire?
500
The 8 sub-elements of Aristotle's dramatic element of action were born of this.
What is Aristotle's Six Elements of Drama?
500
Romanticism was the dominant style of theatre from 1750-1800; during this time period reason was regarded as this.
What is secondary to instinct?
500
This system consists of nine principles of gesture, the relationship of inner experiences and physical manifestation, as well as the symbolism of various lines and their connection to human awareness.
What is the Delsarte System?
500
The behavior of sound in certain areas; usually depends upon the size and shape of a space, as well as the presence of sound-absorbing materials.
What is acoustics?
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