Flashcards in Final Deck (13)
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1
The conductor's technique on the platform is as individualized as his or her own signature:
True or False?
True
2
___________ is one of the most revealing visible clues to a person's personality.
Posture
3
What can a prepatory beat use?
• Hands
• Face
• Body
4
What does a prepatory beat indicate?
• Tempo
• Dynamic level
• On what beat the composition begins
5
Explain the ictus and why it's important:
The actual starting of the sound, also known as the attack.
6
Describe the "cut off" gesture:
Mirrored "C"s
7
What does a "cut off" accomplish?
• Tempo
• Dynamic marking
• Indicates what beat the music ends
8
Responsibilities of the left hand in conducting:
• Cueing
• Illustrating style
• Shaping the phrase
9
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
10
A cue does not have a prepatory beat..
True or False?
False
11
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"
12
Some ways to minimize confusion and discipline problems in rehearsals:
• Keep the rehearsal moving
• No dead space
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