Dance
A style of dance that originated in royal courts and uses graceful, precise movements.
What is ballet?
What do we call the person who writes a play?
A playwright.
Name one type of musical instrument.
Piano, guitar, drums, trumpet, violin, etc.
A type of poetry that is performed out loud
What is spoken word?
A play where all or most of the words are sung.
What is opera?
A person who creates and arranges dance moves
What is a choreographer?
Where does the audience sit during a play?
In the theater or auditorium
What do we call the speed of music?
Tempo
What do you call the person who performs spoken word?
A poet or spoken word artist.
What language are many famous operas sung in?
Italian
What type of shoes do ballet dancers often wear?
Pointe shoes or ballet slippers.
What is it called when actors practice a play?
A rehearsal
What is the symbol at the start of a music staff?
A clef (treble or bass)
What’s one purpose of spoken word?
To tell a story, share feelings, or inspire people.
What’s the word for the music in opera?
A score
Name one popular modern dance style
Hip-hop, jazz, contemporary
What is the part of the stage closest to the audience called?
Downstage
What do we call someone who writes music?
A composer.
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Who is Tupac Shakur
Name one type of voice in opera
Soprano, tenor, bass
What is the word for a dance show?
A performance or recital
What’s the word for an actor’s lines?
A script
What is a group of singers called?
A choir
This is the term for how a poem sounds when read aloud-rhythm, speed, pauses
What is cadence?
What do we call the person who leads the orchestra in an opera?
A conductor