Ballet Terminology And Definitions Written Assessment(Int 2)
This quiz is to test your knowledge on classical ballet terminology and its definitions. You must have 75% of the questions correct to pass. You have 45 minutes to complete the assessment.
- 1.A plié is a bending movement of the...
- A.
Ankles
- B.
Elbows
- C.
Knees
- 2.What does 'tendu' mean?
- A.
Stretched
- B.
Slide
- C.
Glide
- 3.Ront de jambe is a ________ movement of the leg
- 4.A raising of the body on pointes or demi-pointes is called a...
- A.
Pirouette
- B.
Jeté
- C.
Relevé
- 5.
![What is this position called? - ProProfs]( "What is this position called?")
What is this position called?- A.
Relevé
- B.
Retiré
- C.
Rond de jambe
- 6.En Dehors means ______.
- 7.En Dedans means ______.
- 8.
![What is the correct spelling for this classical ballet move shown in this photo? - ProProfs]( "What is the correct spelling for this classical ballet move shown in this photo?")
What is the correct spelling for this classical ballet move shown in this photo?- A.
Arabesk
- B.
Arabesque
- C.
Arrabesque
- 9.
![Which ballet position is this? - ProProfs]( "Which ballet position is this?")
Which ballet position is this?- A.
1st arabesque
- B.
2nd arabesque
- 10.
![What is this called when the dancer turns their foot in from the ankle, therefore breaking the straight line of the leg? - ProProfs]( "What is this called when the dancer turns their foot in from the ankle, therefore breaking the straight line of the leg?")
What is this called when the dancer turns their foot in from the ankle, therefore breaking the straight line of the leg?- A.
Stickling
- B.
Sickling
- C.
Tendu
- 11.What is an adage?
- A.
A series of exercises following the centre practice, consisting of a succession of slow and graceful movements which may be simple or of the most complex character, performed with fluidity and ease. These exercises develop a sustaining power, sense of line, balance and poise which enables the dancer to perform with majesty and grace
- B.
Brisk and Lively movement.
- C.
A step in which the working foot slides well along the ground before being swept in the air.
- 12.What is a jete?
- A.
Gliding on the floor
- B.
It's a jump from one foot to the other in which the working leg is brushed into the air and appears to have been thrown.
- C.
Sustained movement
- D.
Beating action of the leg
- 13.Degage means?
- A.
To turnout the legs.
- B.
To spin on the spot
- C.
To point the fully arched foot to an open position.
- 14.A pirouette is A complete turn of the body on ___ foot, on pointe or demi-pointe.
- 15.Choose 3 classical dance moves which were part of your allegro in your practical ballet assessment.
- A.
Sissone
- B.
Jete
- C.
Echappe
- D.
Glissade
- E.
Pirouette
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