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Art History
Undergraduate 2
12/10/2013

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scale-
proportion-
Definition
- the dimensional element defined by other elements of design size
- describes the size/location/amount
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Narrative
Definition
tells us a story in an ongoing story
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drama
Definition
a serious narrative where there is dramatic events
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Lyric
Definition
the words of a song;; a poem that expresses deep personal feelings that is like a song
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Consonance
Definition
relating to the combination
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assonance
Definition
using the same vowel sound with different consonants or the same consonant with different vowels.
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alliteration
Definition
the repetition of the same sounds or the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words
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metaphor
Definition
a figure of speech in which a word or phrase that ordinary designates one thing is used to designate another
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metonymy
Definition
figure of speech in which a word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated
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explosition
Definition
setting forth of meaning or intent
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complication
Definition
a series of difficulties forming the central action in a narrative
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denouement
Definition
the final resolution or clarification of a dramatic or narrative plot
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theatre of cruelty
Definition
a surrealist form of theatre where they seek to communication cruelty to the audience
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tragedy
Definition
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and disress
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comedy of manners
Definition
a comedy that satirizes behavior in a particular social group
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script
Definition
written text of a play, movie, or broadcast
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soliloquy
Definition
an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself regardless of any hearers
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direction in theatre
Definition
instruction to an actor
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acting in theatre
Definition
temporary assuming the duties or authority of another
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blocking
Definition
planning when, where, and how actors will move about the stage during a performance
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the gaze
Definition
look steadily and intently
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scopophilia
Definition
deriving pleasure from looking
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pitch
Definition
the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it
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melody
Definition
a sequence of single notes that is musically satifying
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harmony
Definition
the combination of simultaneously sounded musical notes to produce chords and the chord progressing having a pleasing effect
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rhythm
Definition
strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
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tempo
Definition
the speed at which a passage of music is
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syncopation
Definition
the loss of sounds from within a word
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duration
Definition
time at which something contues
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tone
Definition
general attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation
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instrumentation
Definition
the particular instruments used in a piece of music
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catharsis
Definition
the process of releasing strong, repressed emotions
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aura
Definition
the distinct atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place
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ekphrasis
Definition
a literary description on a visual work of art
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