Theatre Vocab

What does it mean to project your voice in a performance setting?

• To whisper quietly to the person next to you

• To throw the voice to the furthest person in the audience

• To sing in a high pitch

• To speak in a foreign language

What does the term 'open or open up' mean in the context of the image?

• To start a conversation

• To turn towards the audience

• To begin a performance

• To unlock something

What is pronunciation?

• The process of writing words correctly.

• The process of producing the sounds of words.

• The study of the origin of words.

• The process of creating new words.

What is articulation?

• The process of forming sentences.

• The process of starting and stopping vowel and consonant sounds.

• The process of using gestures to communicate.

• The process of writing and reading.

What does the term "volume" refer to in the context of sound?

• The pitch of the sound

• The duration of the sound

• The loudness or softness of the voice, sound effects or music

• The speed at which sound travels

What are the elements of vocal variety that can help a listener stay interested in a vocal performance?

• Changes in rate, pitch, volume, and intensity

• Changes in accent, language, and dialect

• Changes in breathing, whispering, and shouting

• Changes in articulation, pronunciation, and silence

What does "improvisation" mean?

• The process of planning a detailed script

• Acting with rehearsal

• Make up dialogue and action as you go, usually guided by an idea, theme, or topic

• Following a pre-written dialogue

What is a monologue?

• A. A short conversation between two characters.

• B. A brief introduction by a narrator.

• C. An extended speech by one person.

• D. A dialogue between multiple characters.

Can a monologue be addressed to a second character?

• A. No, it must be a soliloquy.

• B. Yes, but only in a musical.

• C. No, it must be a public speech.

• D. Yes, it can be a speech of duration addressed by a character to a second character.

What does "motivation" refer to in the context of character analysis?

• The process of creating a character

• The background story of a character

• The reason behind a character's behavior

• The personality traits of a character