Vocab #1
character's goal.
objective
the reason behind a character's behavior.
motivation
planned movement on stage.
blocking
'small bit of action. ex. bouncing a ball, writing a letter, making a sandwich.
business
process of starting and stopping vowel and consonant sounds.
articulation
convincing to the audience.
believable
highness or lowness of the voice.
pitch
putting together all facets of a character to make that person a believable individual who can be portrayed before an audience.
characterization
tempo or speed at which scene is played. Very important in comedy.
pacing
spoken lines in a skit or play; actual words that the characters say.
dialogue
gliding from one pitch level to another. Can change the meaning of words.
inflection
*BONUS* what is the longest running musical on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
producing the sounds of words. (Correct sounds, stresses and accents can be found in the dictionary.)
pronunciation
changes in rate, pitch, volume and intensity that help a listener stay interested in a vocal performance
vocal variety
actor turned halfway between full front and profile. Used to share a scene.
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