Skills and Competencies Arts Flashcards

What is the term for the technique of creating a picture by gluing various materials like paper, fabric, and photos onto a surface?

Answer: Collage

Collage is an art technique where various materials are assembled and glued onto a backing surface to create a new composition.

In visual art, 'proportion' refers to:

Answer: The size relationships between parts of a composition

Proportion describes the size relationships between different elements or parts within an artwork.

A musical note with a filled-in oval head and no stem is called a:

Answer: Quarter note

A quarter note has a filled-in (solid) oval head with a stem and receives one beat in common time.

Which art movement featured dreamlike scenes and images drawn from the unconscious mind?

Answer: Surrealism

Surrealism was an art movement that explored the unconscious mind and dreams to create bizarre, fantastical imagery.

In theater, 'monologue' means:

Answer: A long speech delivered by one character

A monologue is an extended speech given by a single character, often revealing their thoughts or feelings.

The technique of showing depth in a drawing by making distant objects smaller and less detailed is called:

Answer: Linear perspective

Linear perspective is a drawing technique that creates the illusion of depth by making objects appear smaller as they recede into the distance.

In music, a 'rest' symbol indicates:

Answer: A period of silence for a specific duration

A rest symbol in music notation indicates a period of silence with a specific duration equal to its corresponding note value.