Greek Theater/Chorus Flashcard

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What is the term for when a group of performers present the same movement, gesture, or phrase one after another?

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Canon

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What does "Unison" mean in performance terms?

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To move and speak exactly the same

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What is "Stichomythia"?

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Lines of dialogue presented by alternating characters

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Which term describes movement that involves the body moving from one place to another?

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Locomotor movement

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What is "Gestural movement"?

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Movement of the hands, face, or other body parts to communicate story and emotion

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What is a Greek Chorus?

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A group of performers who sing, speak, dance, and move in unison

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What does "Exaggeration" mean in performance?

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Making something larger or greater than it is naturally

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What is "Repetition" in the context of performance?

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The repeating of a word, phrase, movement, or gesture

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Who was the first person to step from the Chorus to become the first actor?

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Thespis

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What is an Amphitheatre?

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An outdoor theater built into the side of a hill