Modern Dance Vocabulary

1. What does it mean to tilt?

To move into or assume a sloping position or direction.

To remain perfectly still

To spin rapidly in circles

To jump high in the air

Tilting refers to the action of moving into or assuming a sloping position or direction, typically seen in objects or structures.

Explanation

Tilting refers to the action of moving into or assuming a sloping position or direction, typically seen in objects or structures.

2. What is a tabletop?

A mathematical calculation

A surface forming or suggesting the top

A type of board game

A type of furniture

A tabletop refers to a surface forming or suggesting the top, commonly used for placing objects or for various activities.

Explanation

A tabletop refers to a surface forming or suggesting the top, commonly used for placing objects or for various activities.

3. What is meant by the term 'lateral'?

A type of head movement

A vertical movement

Movement in a circular path

The sideward bending of the body.
The plane that divides the body from front to back.
The transfer of weight from side to side.

The term 'lateral' specifically refers to the sideward bending of the body, the plane dividing the body from front to back, and the transfer of weight from side to side.

Explanation

The term 'lateral' specifically refers to the sideward bending of the body, the plane dividing the body from front to back, and the transfer of weight from side to side.

4. What does the term 'parallel' refer to?

Anything parallel or comparable in direction, course, nature, or tendency to something else.

A type of computer programming language.

The meeting point of two lines that never intersect.

A quadrilateral with only one pair of parallel sides.

The term 'parallel' refers to anything that is parallel or comparable in direction, course, nature, or tendency to something else. It does not specifically refer to the meeting point of two lines, a programming language, or the specific characteristics of a quadrilateral.

Explanation

The term 'parallel' refers to anything that is parallel or comparable in direction, course, nature, or tendency to something else. It does not specifically refer to the meeting point of two lines, a programming language, or the specific characteristics of a quadrilateral.

5. What does the term 'release' mean?

To secure tightly

To hold onto

To grasp tightly

To free (something) from (one's grip); let go or fall

The correct definition of 'release' is to free something from one's grip or to let it go. The term does not mean grasping tightly, holding onto, or securing tightly.

Explanation

The correct definition of 'release' is to free something from one's grip or to let it go. The term does not mean grasping tightly, holding onto, or securing tightly.

6. What is meant by Fall/Rebound?

Climb and descend rapidly

Jump and bounce back up

Descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

Float and land softly

The term 'Fall/Rebound' refers to descending in free fall under the influence of gravity, followed by a bounce off the ground.

Explanation

The term 'Fall/Rebound' refers to descending in free fall under the influence of gravity, followed by a bounce off the ground.

7. What is meant by spirals?

A twisting action of the spin or joints.

A type of ice cream dessert.

A geometric shape with curved lines.

A type of dance move performed in a circle.

Spirals refer to a twisting motion commonly associated with the spine or joints, not related to ice cream, geometric shapes, or dance moves.

Explanation

Spirals refer to a twisting motion commonly associated with the spine or joints, not related to ice cream, geometric shapes, or dance moves.

8. What is swinging?

A type of playground equipment for children to play on.

Pendular movement consisting of a release with gravity, an arcing follow through, and a suspension. Usually done in a triple rhythm.

A form of dance involving quick movements of the feet.

A method of changing directions quickly during a run.

Swinging refers to a specific type of movement characterized by a release with gravity, arcing follow through, and suspension, typically done in a triple rhythm. It is not related to dance movements, playground equipment, or changing directions during a run.

Explanation

Swinging refers to a specific type of movement characterized by a release with gravity, arcing follow through, and suspension, typically done in a triple rhythm. It is not related to dance movements, playground equipment, or changing directions during a run.

9. What is meant by turn-out in the context of the femur (hip) joint?

Extension movement of the femur (hip) joint.

Lateral/outward rotation of the femur (hip) joint.

Medial/inward rotation of the femur (hip) joint.

Flexion movement of the femur (hip) joint.

Turn-out refers to the lateral/outward rotation of the femur (hip) joint, commonly associated with ballet and dance movements where the feet are turned outwards from the hips.

Explanation

Turn-out refers to the lateral/outward rotation of the femur (hip) joint, commonly associated with ballet and dance movements where the feet are turned outwards from the hips.

10. What is the term for gliding the foot along the floor in ballet?

Gliding the foot along the floor, also known as a tendu in ballet.

Pirouette

Grand jete

Plie

In ballet, a tendu refers to sliding or gliding the foot along the floor, typically while maintaining contact with the floor. This exercise helps develop control, precision, and strength in the feet and legs.

Explanation

In ballet, a tendu refers to sliding or gliding the foot along the floor, typically while maintaining contact with the floor. This exercise helps develop control, precision, and strength in the feet and legs.

11. What is flexion?

Rotation of a joint is to move it in a circular motion.

Adduction of a joint is to move it towards the midline of the body.

Extension of a joint is to bend it or decrease the angle between the bones of the joint.

Flexion of a joint is to bend it or decrease the angle between the bones of the joint.

Flexion refers to the action of bending a joint, typically decreasing the angle between the bones involved. It is a common movement in the body and plays a crucial role in various activities.

Explanation

Flexion refers to the action of bending a joint, typically decreasing the angle between the bones involved. It is a common movement in the body and plays a crucial role in various activities.

12. What is the femur?

Bone in the lower back

Bone in the lower arm

Bone in the foot

Thigh bone, large bone of the upper leg.

The femur is the largest bone in the human body and is commonly known as the thigh bone, located in the upper leg.

Explanation

The femur is the largest bone in the human body and is commonly known as the thigh bone, located in the upper leg.