Performing Arts and Society Exam Review

This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to performing arts and society, drawn from the provided lecture notes. They are useful for exam preparation.

What are situations in which performing arts are employed in human action referred to as?

Function

The rhythmic movement of the body to music for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotions is referred to as __.

Dance

True or False: Indigenous music performances differentiate between performers and audience.

False

What is ballet considered in the context of performing arts?

A complete realization of the performing arts.

True or False: Popular music is a modern phenomenon.

True

Which type of music is closely linked to indigenous social and political institutions? A. Art B. Incidental C. Popular D. Traditional

D. Traditional

Ballet is an example of which artistic form? A. Dance B. Drama C. Forms D. Music

A. Dance

Which of the following roles does music play in dance? A. It sets the mood for the dance B. It prescribes the rhythm C. It describes the type of dance D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Which of the following is not a use of drums in modern Ghanaian society? A. Announcing arrivals B. Assembling people C. Playing the time line D. Transmitting verbal praises

C. Playing the time line in ensembles

What is the importance of a funeral dirge? I. Comforts the bereaved family II. Creates a sorrowful mood III. Retells the good deeds of the dead IV. Advises people in the community.

A. I, II and III

Mention two Ghanaian music and dance ensembles predominantly performed by females.

Responses may vary, e.g., the ‘Damba dance’ or ‘Adowa dance’.

What does it mean when it is said that performing arts was communal in the indigenous traditional societies?

Performing arts were a collective community effort involving participation from all members.

List the following terms under music, dance, and drama: Opera, Cantata, Musical theatre, Choreography, Oratorio, Puppetry, Ballet, Circuits art, Mime, Dance drama.

Music: Opera, Cantata, Oratorio; Dance: Ballet, Choreography, Dance drama; Drama: Musical theatre, Puppetry, Mime, Circuits art.

What is the major difference between performing arts and other arts?

Performing arts require live performance, while other arts can exist in another form, such as visual arts.