Dance And Aural Setting

Question 1

Direct correlation

Answer 1

Dance and music work together sharing the same signature, tempo, phrasing and cadences

Question 2

Music visualisation

Answer 2

Dance which aims to clarify the music, using the structure and content as its base. The dance follows the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic lines in the music

Question 3

Mutual coexistence

Answer 3

Dance and music are created independently of each other but may share the same tempo, theme or directive

Question 4

Disassociation

Answer 4

Dance and music are created independently of each other and when performed only share time and space

Question 5

Narrative

Answer 5

A sequential structure/ form which allows the story to unfold. The music and dance express an idea or tell a story

Question 6

Call and response

Answer 6

Similar to a conversation where the music or dancers call and the other responds

Question 7

Silence

Answer 7

There is no specific aural settings

Question 8

Enhancement of mood/ atmosphere

Answer 8

This relationship aids in the communication of theme. The dancers may not be using the musical rhythm of phrasing but the aural setting is helping to evoke the mood/ atmosphere