Final Flashcards
(13 cards)
The conductor’s technique on the platform is as individualized as his or her own signature:
True or False?
True
___________ is one of the most revealing visible clues to a person’s personality.
Posture
What can a prepatory beat use?
- Hands
- Face
- Body
What does a prepatory beat indicate?
- Tempo
- Dynamic level
- On what beat the composition begins
Explain the ictus and why it’s important:
The actual starting of the sound, also known as the attack.
Describe the “cut off” gesture:
Mirrored “C”s
What does a “cut off” accomplish?
- Tempo
- Dynamic marking
- Indicates what beat the music ends
Responsibilities of the left hand in conducting:
- Cueing
- Illustrating style
- Shaping the phrase
Reasons for employing the cueing gesture:
- Alert performers of approaching entrance
- Highlight and enhance a musical motive
- Visually guide performers through transitional changes in music
A cue does not have a prepatory beat..
True or False?
False
List the other ways to use a left hand in conducting:
- Straight forward motion on a beat
- Straight upward lifting motion on a beat
- Motion of an outlining “c”
Some ways to minimize confusion and discipline problems in rehearsals:
- Keep the rehearsal moving
* No dead space
Why is important to use the piano to teach parts by note if vocally insecure?
You could be teaching the wrong part or be a little flat.
