Musicals - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

What branch of philosophy deals with the nature and expression of beauty? correct answers Aesthetics When the word art appears in everyday conversation, it is used in a wide array of contexts, but generally conveys what three main ideas? correct answers A skill, an act of beauty, a specific meaning What ancient philosopher accused theatre people of promoting vice and wickedness and of being largely responsible for the corruption of his day? correct answers Plato What ancient philosopher...

realism,selective realism , experimental theatre - Answer-post war movements post war realism in USA - Answer-dominant style, golden age of american realism, focus on "regular people" and their tragedies. Arthur miller - Answer-period playwright of post war realism, born in harlem, influenced by ibsen, plays usually have themes of guilt, failure and personal responsibility. His best known play was Death of a Salesman lillian hellman - Answer-another playwright of post war realism,born in...

Die Hard - ANSWER--1988 John McTiernan -Conventions of a modern Western -unusual because of typical 80's action hero casting -big on non-verbal cues in the exposition How does Die Hard follow a "Western" story arc? - ANSWER-Die Hard follows the "Western" story arch (outsider, outlawed hero, strong moral compass) Show that the Hero has the same skill set as the villain, a gunslinger Ie: spectacular shooting with nonlethal effects The Teddy Bears - ANSWER--1907 Edwin S. Porter & W...

FST 201 Quizzes with Complete and Verified Solutions During what general time period does the Western film take place? 1880s In the early days of sound film, the Western genre was characterized largely by: low budget b films What is the genre's most iconic location? Monument Valley, Arizona What is the essential thematic conflict in the Western? Civilization vs. savagery What is the main characteristic of the Western genre's evolution? Gradual fading of the optimistic vision Which of the ...

Popular Music Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) what were symbols of youthful rebellion - answerpop and rock music What did people have more of in this era - answermoney Appeals to widest possible audience - answerpopular music What are some typical elements of popular music - answerNo formal training is required to appreciate it Usually vocal (everyone can sing!) Subject matter is usually love or sex, which tends to appeal to most people Structure of the music is usuall...

MUSIC EDUCATION PRAXIS EXAM | QUESTIONS & 100% CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED) | LATEST UPDATE | GRADEA+ Every music course meets at least every other day in periods of at least ____ minutes? Correct Answer: 45 School music program: A New Vision Grades 9-12 Correct Answer: Sing with expression and technical accuracy, large and varied repertoire of vocal literature difficulty of 4 on scale of 6 sing 4 parts with and without accompaniment, improvise stylistically appropriate harmonizing p...

The major tendencies of New Hollywood Cinema correct answers Struggles between liberalism and the New Right became the central political drama that inflected American film culture When did the Hollywood reinvented the blockbuster? correct answers Mid-1970s Who rose to prominence? correct answers Movie Brats Only ___ of Hollywood films released between 1960 and 1968 grossed over ____ domestically? correct answers 1% and 1 million dollars The notable exceptions were a success during th...

broadway trends of the 1970s correct answersadult content and concept musicals. broadway opened doors to black audience for first time in half a century. also opened doors to family audience for first time in a decade. concept musical correct answersemphasis is placed upon style, message, and thematic metaphor rather than on the plot itself. Thus, the show's structure is rarely cohesive or linear. Critics agree that the most defining aspect of a concept musical is its use of theme Grease ...

sound cinema - correct answer Edison developed the idea of synchronous sound 1930 Hay's Code - correct answer means of self-regulation to maintain moral descent of movies, not glamorized indecency or crime The Motion Picture Production Code - correct answer every film passing approval a system of self-regulation policed by own members The Jazz Singer - correct answer 1927 alan crosland synchronize sound and image The Public Enemy - correct an...

What is Tin Pan Alley? - ANSWERProfessional songwriters who wrote songs for Vaudeville, Broadway musicals, and Hollywood movies. What are 3 characteristics of Tin Pan Alley style songs? - ANSWERSentimental lyrics, memorable melodies, simple rhythms, moderate tempos, sophisticated harmonies & forms What are 2 characteristics of crooning? - ANSWERintimate vocals and electronic microphone Name 2 Pop Crooners. - ANSWERFrank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Dean Martin, & Perry Como Who were The Majors? Lis...