Performing Arts

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Which of the following is NOT a type of performing art?

  1. Theater

  2. Music

  3. Dance

  4. Painting


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Painting is a visual art, while theater, music, and dance are performing arts.

What is the term for a play that is performed in front of an audience?

  1. Drama

  2. Comedy

  3. Tragedy

  4. Opera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Drama is a type of play that is performed in front of an audience. Comedy, tragedy, and opera are all types of drama.

What is the term for a piece of music that is written for a specific instrument or group of instruments?

  1. Symphony

  2. Sonata

  3. Concerto

  4. Opera


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A concerto is a piece of music that is written for a specific instrument or group of instruments and is usually performed with an orchestra.

What is the term for a dance that is performed by a group of people?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Jazz dance

  4. Tap dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ballet is a type of dance that is performed by a group of people and is characterized by its grace and elegance.

What is the term for a person who performs in a play, movie, or television show?

  1. Actor

  2. Actress

  3. Singer

  4. Dancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An actor is a person who performs in a play, movie, or television show.

What is the term for a person who writes plays?

  1. Playwright

  2. Poet

  3. Novelist

  4. Journalist


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A playwright is a person who writes plays.

What is the term for a person who composes music?

  1. Composer

  2. Musician

  3. Singer

  4. Dancer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A composer is a person who composes music.

What is the term for a person who choreographs dances?

  1. Choreographer

  2. Dancer

  3. Singer

  4. Actor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A choreographer is a person who choreographs dances.

What is the term for a place where plays, movies, or concerts are performed?

  1. Theater

  2. Cinema

  3. Concert hall

  4. Opera house


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A theater is a place where plays, movies, or concerts are performed.

What is the term for a type of musical theater that combines singing, dancing, and acting?

  1. Opera

  2. Musical

  3. Operetta

  4. Revue


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A musical is a type of musical theater that combines singing, dancing, and acting.

What is the term for a type of opera that is characterized by its light and comedic tone?

  1. Opera

  2. Musical

  3. Operetta

  4. Revue


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An operetta is a type of opera that is characterized by its light and comedic tone.

What is the term for a type of musical theater that is characterized by its satirical and topical content?

  1. Opera

  2. Musical

  3. Operetta

  4. Revue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A revue is a type of musical theater that is characterized by its satirical and topical content.

What is the term for a type of dance that is characterized by its fast and energetic movements?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Jazz dance

  4. Tap dance


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jazz dance is a type of dance that is characterized by its fast and energetic movements.

What is the term for a type of dance that is characterized by its use of tap shoes?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Jazz dance

  4. Tap dance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tap dance is a type of dance that is characterized by its use of tap shoes.

What is the term for a type of dance that is characterized by its use of expressive and fluid movements?

  1. Ballet

  2. Modern dance

  3. Jazz dance

  4. Tap dance


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Modern dance is a type of dance that is characterized by its use of expressive and fluid movements.

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