FA 200 Midterm

Aristotle

Greek philosopher responsible for the first written works on dramatic theory

Dionysus (Bacchus)

The ancient Greek (or Roman) god of agriculture, wine, and fertility.

Thespis

He is believed to be the first principal actor separate from the chorus.

*The Poetics*

The earliest-surviving work of dramatic theory

plot

What happens in a play; the order of events, the story; what happens rather than what it means.

theme

what the production means as opposed to what happens; the main idea within the production

character

the personality or the part an actor represents in a production that acts out the story

language

the word choices made by the writer. does not necessarily have to be spoken

music/rhythm

the sounds and melodies of the speeches within a production

spectacle

the visual elements of the production; the scenery, costumes, and special effects in a production

denouement

The consequences of the outcome of the climax. Ties things up neatly and ends the story.

rising action

a series of event s after the inciting incident leading toward the climax

inciting incident

the moment that starts the action of the drama

antagonist

the adversary of the hero of a drama

climax

the point at which the protagonist in the story will succeed or fail

protagonist

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama.  It is their goal that determines the action of the drama.

conflict

this is the struggle between two opposing forces usually the hero and their adversary

exposition

The background; information we need to know about what happens before the story begins.

crisis point

The moment during the rising action when the protagonist must decide to move forward despite facing insurmountable odds

producer

In the United States, the person or institution responsible for all business and financial aspects of the production

director

The artistic visionary who turns a printed script into a stage production, coordinating the work of theatre artists, technicians, and other personnel

choreographer

The person who creates the movement and dances for a play or musical

music(al) director

A specialist who works with the musicians and teaches the actors the songs for a musical.  They also might be the conductor during performances

sound designer

A person who synthesizes and records sounds for a production and designs systems to amplify the actors’ and singers’ voices

composer

the person who writes the music for a production

lyrics

the person who writes the words that are put to the music of a production

principle actors

the group of actors that make up the cast of main or speaking roles in a production

librettist

the person that writes the books of an opera or musical

(stage or technical) crew

the group of people who perform the labor of the technical aspects of a production

costume designer

the person that creates and decides what actors wear on stage

ensemble (chorus)

the group of actors that make up the background/non-speaking characters of a production

light designer

The person responsible for visual effects, pyrotechnics, and assuring that the audience can see the performance on stage

set designer

The person responsible for creating the practical pieces that make up the world of the show on stage

playwright

the person who writes the script of a play

opera

A dramatic work in one or more acts, set to music for singers and instrumentalists

operetta

A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme and typically having spoken dialogue

book musical

A musical where songs and dances are fully integrated into a well-made story with serious dramatic goals; a musical with a fully developed plot.

concept musical

A musical whose music, lyrics, dance, stage movement and dialogue are woven through each other in the creation of a theme or commentary rather than to tell a story; the musical’s plot is usually non-linear

rock opera

A type of musical completely sung through with little to no dialogue using rock music

the golden age

Ushered in with *Oklahoma!* this is the term given to the era of musical theater during the height of its creation and foundation as a truly American art form that integrates music, dance, and storytelling.  Most scholars believe this time began with *Oklahoma!* in 1943 and ended with *Hello Dolly!* in 1963

mega musical

This is a name given to musicals or pop operas that rely on spectacle and brand recognition to entice audiences.  They were very popular in the 1980s and early 1990s with at least one still running today after opening 35 years earlier

revival

The term given to a Broadway show that has already been produced.  The new production features a new cast, director, and other creative  endeavors different from its original production

orchestra

a broad term, for any musical ensemble featuring a large group of strings

chamber music

A type of orchestral music usually reserved for small gatherings, private parties, etc

philharmonic

This term literally translates to  “love music” or “devoted to music,” and usually refers to a name of a symphonic orchestra

symphony

A complex piece of music that requires multiple instruments and contains multiple movements or sounds

woodwinds

the section of an orchestra where you would find a flute

brass

the section of an orchestra where you would find a trumpet

percussion

the section of an orchestra where you would find a triangle

strings

the section of an orchestra where you would find a violin

country western

Hank Williams Sr. is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?

the blues

W.C. Handy is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?

tin pan alley

George and Ira Gershwin are artists most affiliated with what musical genre?

rock and roll

Elvis Presley is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?

the blues

Dinah Washington is an artist most affiliated with what musical genre?

FAME or Muscle Shoals Sound Studio

Name either sound studio featured in the documentary *Muscle Shoals.*

the swampers

What is the collective nickname given to the studio musicians who provide the “Muscle Shoals Sound.”  They are referenced in the song, “Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynard Skynard

singing

The Tennessee River is also known as the “_________ River” which is apropos given the amount of music that comes from the area

wild horses or brown sugar

Name either of the hit songs by The Rolling Stones recorded in Muscle Shoals, one of which was allegedly written in the bathroom of the studio

rick hall

Name the main subject of the documentary, a man who grew up from poverty to one day open one of the most successful recording studios of all time

cinematographer

cheif of the camera work and crews

lead actress

the principle female actor of the film

best score

the background music of the film

screenwriter

the writer(s) of the film

adapted screenplay

the script of a film that is not original

costume designer

the person who designs what the actors wear

makeup and hair designers

the people who design the looks of the characters, particularly the stylings of their skin aesthetics

production design

they design the sets and other scenery in a film

director

the creative visionary that takes the page to the screen

network

television channels that are free to the public with funding based on advertising. examples are Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC

mini-series

a dramatic or comedic series that is presented in a limited, pre-determined number of episodes. examples are *Dahmer, Mare of Easton,* and *The Dropout*

cable

television channels that are paid for through packaged services provided by large companies like Xfinity or AT&T. examples are MTV, Bravo, CNN, and Fox News

procedurals

A drama series that focuses on characters that have specific skills like doctors, detectives, lawyers, etc. and the cases they take on each week. examples include *CSI, NCIS,* and *Law & Order*

pay-per-view

specific television events that are paid for per the events like sporting events, movies, or concerts

premium

a subscriber based television service that was first developed in the 1970s as a way for people to watch theatrical movies at home without commercials. examples include HBO and Showtime

anthology

a type of series that is based on a particular theme with each episode or season being a new plot. examples include *The Twilight Zone* and *Black Mirror*

situation comedy

a comedy series, usually 22 minutes in length, then revolves around a continuing cast of characters put into comedic situations

streaming service

a subscriber service that provides films, television shows, and some other content that does not require a typical television for viewing

serial

a type of series that is one story told through a series of episodes or seasons. examples include *Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad,* and *Better Call Saul*

mural

a painting on a wall or ceiling

monument

a statue, building or structure built to commemorate a notable person or event

site integrated

a type of public art is interconnected into the construction of a facility

site specific

type of public that is designed for a location but can be detached if necessary

installation art

type of public art that is made for a particular place or structure and temporarily transforms a space

street furniture

type of public art that includes streetlamp, benches, gates, or fences

performance art

an interdisciplinary performance that is usually unscripted and occurs only once

place maker

a type of public art that defines a community gathering space

sketch

a rough drawing, usually done with pencil or charcoal

freehand

drawing or painting without the use of anything to guide the hand

oil paint

a slow drying pain that consists of pigment suspended in a drying oil

acrylic paint

water-based fast drying paint widely used by artists since the 1960s

freelance

working for different companies or people rather than being permanently employed by one

conceptual art

artwork created to inspire the look of visual effects in a film or television production

patron

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, cause, or activity

commission

when a client hires an artist to create an artwork based on their request along with a subsequent contract

custom

a personalized drawing or painting for the client

creative block

the inability to access one’s internal creativity

prose

refers to any writing that follows the conventions of speech and language

poetry

literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas using style and rhythm

verse

a collection of metrical lines of poetry. it is used to define the difference of poetry and prose. it contains rhythm and pattern and often rhyme