Music and Arts Reviewer Flashcards

A complete set of vocabulary flashcards covering music theory, genres, theater, dance forms, visual arts, and historical Philippine artists.

Timbre

The unique quality of sound.

Trumpet

An instrument characterized by a bright, metallic sound.

Flute

An instrument characterized by a soft, airy sound.

Jazz

A genre of music characterized by improvisation.

Rock

A genre of music featuring electric guitars and strong beats.

Classical

A music style associated with performance by an orchestra.

Rhythm

The pattern of long and short sounds and silences in music.

Conducting

Action that helps musicians keep a steady beat and perform together.

Whole Note

A note equal to 4 beats.

Half Note

A note equal to 2 beats.

Quarter Note

A note equal to 1 beat.

Rest

Silence or no sound in music.

2/4 Time Signature

A time signature indicating 2 beats per measure.

3/4 Time Signature

A time signature indicating 3 beats per measure; also called triple meter.

4/4 Time Signature

A time signature indicating 4 beats per measure.

Drama

A type of theater with a serious story presented through acting.

Comedy

A theater performance intended to make people laugh.

Musical Theater

A form of theater that combines acting, singing, and dancing.

Tragedy

A serious story presented in theater that often has a sad ending.

Folk Dance

Traditional dances of a community or country.

Classical Dance

A type of dance that follows formal and traditional techniques.

Modern Dance

A type of dance that uses creative and expressive movements.

Social Dance

A type of dance performed for social interaction and enjoyment.

Solo

A form of dance performed by one person.

Duet

A form of dance performed by two people.

Group

A form of dance performed by three or more people.

Visual Arts

Forms of art that are mainly seen, such as drawings, paintings, and sculptures.

Damián Domingo

Prominent artist recognized as the Father of Philippine Painting.

Juan Luna

Prominent Philippine artist who painted Spoliarium and The Parisian Life.

Félix Resurrección Hidalgo

Prominent Philippine artist who created The Death of Cleopatra and painted Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho.