Chapter 9 Vocab

What is the term for a form of musical theater characterized by an increased emphasis on real people in real situations?

• Opera

• Musical play

• Operetta

• Spoof

Which type of musical theater is known for lighter music and involves the singer/actor speaking lines rather than singing them?

• Opera

• Musical play

• Operetta

• Spoof

What is the name of the curtain that scenes are performed in front of?

• Drop

• Crossovers

• Backlighting

• Follow spot

What is the term for a scene in which characters walk across the stage together or enter from opposite sides and meet onstage?

• Change music

• Crossovers

• Reversibles

• Spoof

What is the purpose of change music in a theatrical performance?

• To highlight the main performer

• To cover the sound of scenery changes

• To introduce a new character

• To signal the end of a scene

Which term describes a play that is particularly difficult to direct, especially when presented as a musical play?

• Opera

• Spoof

• Operetta

• Musical play

What is the function of backlighting in a theatrical performance?

• To illuminate the audience

• To throw light on the performer from above and slightly upstage

• To create shadows on the stage

• To highlight the scenery

What is a follow spot used for in theater?

• To illuminate the entire stage

• To follow a performer as he or she moves

• To create a spotlight on the scenery

• To provide ambient lighting

What are reversibles in the context of theater costumes?

• Costumes that change color under different lighting

• Garments made double-faced to create the illusion of a different costume

• Costumes that can be worn inside out

• Costumes that are used for multiple characters

Which of the following is one of the oldest forms of musical theater, often referred to as "Total Music"?

• Operetta

• Musical play

• Opera

• Spoof