Quarter 2 Terms Review

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In music, relates to emphasis on a beat or group of beats.

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accent

Front

The underlying pulse of the music.

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beat

Front

When the whole body, body parts, or body shapes move in space.

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body actions

Front

The body’s shape during a dance. Depending on the dance genre, it refers to whether the body is vertical, angular, curved, or twisted during the dance.

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body shape

Front

Spatial element referring to the relative size of a movement.

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dimension

Front

A combination of movement, energy, and time.

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dynamics

Front

Describes combinations of time, weight, space, and flow in different proportions to create different blends of energy components.

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effort

Front

Designate types of exertion of sudden or slow movements that are light or strong, and use a direct or indirect path.

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effort creations

Front

Describes relative heights of movements in space; levels can be low, middle, or high.

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levels

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Movements that travel through space with even or uneven rhythms.

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locomotor