humanities vocab review

What is the three-dimensional aspect of an object, often implying volume and mass?

• Form

• Texture

• Shape

• Line

What is the central, wedge-shaped stone in an arch that holds the other stones in place?

• Pottery

• Mosaic

• Sarcophagus

• Keystone

Which style of classical architecture is characterized by a plain capital and is simple and sturdy?

• Ionic

• Verism

• Corinthian

• Doric

What is the language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region?

• Vernacular

• Tempo

• Melody

• Pitch

What is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality in art?

• Tempo

• Chiaroscuro

• Classicism

• Patronage

What is the pattern of beats or time intervals in music?

• Genre

• Rhythm

• Vernacular

• Form (music)

What is the support, financial or otherwise, given to artists by individuals or institutions?

• Patronage

• Classicism

• Tempo

• Humanism

What is the perceived frequency of a sound, determining its highness or lowness?

• Rhythm

• Melody

• Pitch

• Tempo

What is the cohesive and unified arrangement of elements in a composition, creating a sense of completeness and visual satisfaction?

• Cuneiform

• Harmony (art)

• Sarcophagus

• Emphasis

What is the information, often biased or misleading, used to promote a particular political cause or point of view?

• Basilica

• Propaganda

• Verism

• Keystone