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WorksheetsPerformance Skills Terminology Year 7
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
is when the actor speaks in a high, low or natural voice.
Pitch
Volume
Tone
Accent
the quality of your voice (ie) this suggests your mood and your intention towards the listener, eg happy, sad.
Pace
Accent
Tone
Volume
...is the speed with which you speak, eg the speed of response in an argument.
Tempo
Pace
Rhythm
Volume
...holding for a moment: a dramatic one of these at a crucial moment is very effective in performance.
Tempo
Accent
Pace
Pause
… is how loud/quiet you speak.
Volume
Pause
Pitch
Accent
…your voice reaches the back row of the theatre
Pause
Volume
Projection
Level
...tells the audience where your character comes from or their social class
Tone
Volume
Pitch
Accent
is the positioning of your spine and where you hold your core, stomach, shoulders and chest.
Gesture
Posture
Stance
Facial Expressions
is a movement you make with your hands and arms to express an idea or meaning.
Posture
Gait
Stance
Gesture
is the way in which someone stands, from their hips down to their feet.
Stance
Posture
Gait
Facial Expressions
is a person’s manner of walking
Gait
Stance
Posture
Mannerisms
Using your face to communicate age/emotions
Face Pose
Selfie
Facial Expressions
Face Emotions
French for 'living picture', is a static scene containing one or more actors.
Frozen Image
Tableau
Freeze Frame
Bonjour
What are the 3 Golden Rules of a great Tableau?
Still and 'in role'
Positioned so that the audience can see you.
Positioned so that the audience can hear you.
Interesting for the audience to look at.
Performing in a big group.
