Set Design Terms Quiz

This staging type is called...

• in the round

• thrust

• proscenium arch

• traverse

This staging type is called...

• in the round

• thrust

• proscenium arch

• traverse

This staging type is called...

• in the round

• thrust

• proscenium arch

• traverse

This staging type is called...

• in the round

• thrust

• proscenium arch

• traverse

Material that is hung to the side of the stage to create entrances and exits are called...

• flying rigged

• cyclorama

• tabs

• rostra

The proper name for 'stage blocks' is...

• rostra

• box set

• stage weight

• tabs

Fixed rectangular fabric panels framed with wood that can be painted/decorated to create scenery are called...

• boards

• flats

• tabs

• cyclorama

These are used to weight down flats and other temporary pieces of set to avoid movement and make safe for actors use.

• steel decking

• rostra

• blocks

• stage weight

Square/rectangular raised set that can be linked together to create levels in different shapes. Made from steel.

• steel decking

• cyclorama

• flying rigged

• trapdoor

System of ropes and pulleys that enable set to be lowered/raised into position quickly and quietly.

• set

• cyclorama

• fly system

• revolve