Exam Folk Dance

Question 1

cultural art form handed down from one generation to another. It
communicates the customs, beliefs and occupations of the people of a region or country.

Answer 1

Folk Dance

Question 2

a measured flow, characterized by basically regular recurrence of
elements or features such as beats, sounds or accents.

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Rhythm

Question 3

physical manifestations of the mental and emotional
responses of the individual through rhythm. These activities which a person
responds to physically, socially and mentally to regular patterns of sounds

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Rhythm Activities

Question 4

rhythmic movements of the human body in space and time as a form of
communication or expression where there emerge organization, structure and
pattern.

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Dance

Question 5

a means of expressing one’s emotions through movement disciplined
with rhythm. It is an act of moving rhythmically and expressively to an
accompaniment.

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Dancing

Question 6

The word “dancing” came from the old German word “damson” which
means ___.

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To stretch

Question 7

dances found throughout the island

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National Dances

Question 8

dances found in a certain locality or region

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Regional Dances

Question 9

dances that depict actions of certain occupation, industry
or human labor

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Occupational Dances

Question 10

These dances are performed in connection with
religious vows, practices and ceremonies.

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Religious or Ceremonial Dances

Question 11

with love themes
Carinosa
Daling-daling
Rogelia

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Courtship Dance

Question 12

These are dances performed by newlyweds, friends and
relatives of the bride and groom, or by the father of the bride and mother of
the groom.

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Wedding Dance

Question 13

Dances performed in connection with a celebration or feast,
good harvest and good fortune

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Festival Dance

Question 14

Dances with funny and humorous movements mainly intended for
entertainment.

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Comic dances

Question 15

movements that move the body in space in any
direction

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Locomotor Movement

Question 16

moving at moderate pace on feet, lifting one foot only after the other
foot has touched the floor or ground. Legs swing from hips, arms and swing
naturally

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Walking

Question 17

moving foot with springing steps at rapid pace such that for an instant
both feet are off-ground during each step

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Running

Question 18

springing and taking off with one or both foot and landing on both feet

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Jumping

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springing on one foot and landing on the same foot

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Hopping

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springing on one foot and landing on the same foot bouncing lightly
with alternate steps and hops

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Skipping

Question 21

Springing on one foot and landing on the other foot

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Leaping

Question 22

• moving in continuous motion with a step followed by a quick close to
  the other foot

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Galloping

Question 23

gliding the feet along the floor

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Sliding

Question 24

the various parts of the body move
in space with a fixed base. The base may be standing, kneeling, sitting or lying.

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Axial or Non-locomotor movement

Question 25

bending or shortening of a body part occurring at a joint Ex. Half-knee bend Full knee bend

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Flexion

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-straightening of a body part occurring at a joint -stretching

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Extension

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striking or beating movements Ex. Striking and hitting, pushing and pulling Arm strike with open fist, push with one arm

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Percussive

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swaying forward and backward Ex. Arm swinging sideward Body swaying L and R

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Pendular

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shaking or beating movements Ex. Shake hips and shoulders to rhythmic patterns, shake arms and hands rhythmically

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Vibratory

Question 30

4. Pendular- swaying forward and backward Ex. Arm swinging sideward Body swaying L and R 5. Vibratory- shaking or beating movements Ex. Shake hips and shoulders to rhythmic patterns, shake arms and hands rhythmically 6. Sustained- a slow smooth flowing movement with a balance of movements all throughout the entire series Ex. Arm circle swing continuously 7. Suspended- starts with a sharp movement followed by a slow movement Ex. Both arms circle three time

Question 31

- a slow smooth flowing movement with a balance of movements all throughout the entire series Ex. Arm circle swing continuously

Answer 31

Sustained

Question 32

- starts with a sharp movement followed by a slow movement Ex. Both arms circle three time

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Suspended

Question 33

____ is the most practical way to describe a rhythmic pattern. The note is the unit in musical rhythm showing the duration in which a tone or movement ( in case of dancing) is taken.

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Counting

Question 34

____is a character used to indicate silence or pause ( in the case of dancing) for a certain time.

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Rest

Question 35

___ refer to the musical notations which give the exact duration values of the rhythmic patterns

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Note and rest Values

Question 36

both arms are at one side, either sideward right or left This may be done at shoulder, chest or waist level.

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Arms in Lateral Position

Question 37

Arms are side horizontal, elbows bent at right angles, forearms parallel to head, palms forward or facing inward, fists loosely closed.

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Arms in Reverse "T"

Question 38

- to turn palm of hands up and dowm alternately, hands at waist level in front, elbows close to waist.

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Bilao

Question 39

weight on one foot, hit the floor with the ball or heel of the other foot (free foot) after which that foot is lifted from the floor to any direction

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Brush

Question 40

When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the side of the hall are called “_____” or head couples. This is of Spanish origin.

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Cabeceras

Question 41

Clockwise- Like the motion of the hands of the clock. Right shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing the center, the movement is toward the left.

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Clockwise

Question 42

the reverse direction of clockwise. Left shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the right.

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Counterclockwise

Question 43

the reverse direction of clockwise. Left shoulder is toward the center of an imaginary circle. When facing center, the movement is toward the right.

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Counterclockwise

Question 44

When dancers are in square formation, the couples occupying the length of the hall are called ____ or side pairs. This is Spanish origin.

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Costados

Question 45

To displace quickly one foot with the other, thus completely taking off the weight of the body from the displaced foot.

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Cut

Question 46

To pull one foot along the floor close to the other which has the weight of the body. The weight may or may not be transferred.

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Draw

Question 47

the foot not bearing the weight of the body.

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Free foot

Question 48

The hand not placed anywhere or not doing anything.

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Free hand

Question 49

To flourish or offer a handkerchief, hat or glass of wine to somebody as a sign of invitation.

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Hapay

Question 50

To place one forearm in front and the other at the back of the waist. This is a Visayan term.

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Hayon- hayon

Question 51

Moving the hand from the wrist either in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. This is an Ilocano term.

Answer 51

Kumintang

Question 52

Touch the floor lightly with the toes of one foot, weight of the body on the other foot.

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Point

Question 53

To ____ slightly with the ball or toe of the free foot, flexing the ankle joint keeping weight of the body on the other foot. There is no change or transfer of weight.

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Tap

Question 54

How to teach dance

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1. Give name and background of the dance. 2. Let children listen to the music. 3. Illustrate dance steps. 4. Repeat for clarification. 5. Dance first by the number, then with the music. 6. Teach next figure. 7. Repeat I and II, teach figure III, repeat I-III and etc.

Question 55

DO’S IN FOLK DANCING

Answer 55

DO’S IN FOLK DANCING 1. Dance in a natural, simple and direct manner. 2. Dance with eases and smoothness. 3. Use proper costume for the dance. 4. Follow directions and dance instructions as closely as possible. 5. Dance with feeling and expression

Question 56

DON’T’S IN FOLK DANCING

Answer 56

DON’T’S IN FOLK DANCING 1. Do not exaggerate the dance steps. 2. Do not make the dances too dainty and graceful like ballet. 3. Don't make entrance and exit long. 4. Don't make steps too elaborate and complicated. 5. Don't call a dance a folk dance unless steps come from traditional dances