Theatre design elements Quiz

What is "Foley" in sound design?

• A type of microphone

• The process of creating sound effects live

• A background music track

• A type of speaker

What does "underscore" refer to in a theatrical production?

• The main dialogue

• Background music that enhances the mood

• The script's footnotes

• The lighting plan

What are "acoustics" in a theatre?

• The visual design of the stage

• The quality of sound in a space

• The arrangement of props

• The costume design

What is "reverb" in sound design?

• The persistence of sound after it is produced

• The echo effect added to sound

• The volume control

• The mixing of different sound tracks

What does "diegetic sound" mean in a production?

• Sound that only the audience can hear

• Sound that originates from the world of the story

• Sound effects added in post-production

• Background music

What is "non-diegetic sound"?

• Sound that characters can hear

• Sound that only the audience can hear

• Sound effects created live

• Dialogue between characters

What is a "foley artist"?

• A person who designs costumes

• A person who creates sound effects live

• A person who records dialogue

• A person who mixes soundtracks

What is a "gobo" used for in stage lighting?

• To create patterns or shapes with light

• To control the volume of sound

• To design costumes

• To manage the stage crew

What is "backlighting" in theatre?

• Lighting from the front of the stage

• Lighting from behind to create a silhouette

• Lighting from above

• Lighting from below

What is a "follow spot" in stage lighting?

• A stationary light

• A light that follows a performer

• A type of sound effect

• A costume piece