Test Pgs. 18-29 Flashcards
Learn vocabulary and exercises on pages 18-29. (20 cards)
Script
the text of a play
Resonators
the parts of the body that create vowel sounds
Resonance
a quality caused by vibration that enriches vocal tone
Pantomime
to act without words through facial expression and gesture
Inflection
variety in speech reflecting changing thoughts and emotions
Articulation
the clear and precise pronunciation of words
Improvise
to speak or act without a script
Articulators
the parts of the body that create consonant sounds
Gesture
an expressive movements of the body or limbs
Pitch
how high or low your voice is
Volume
how loud or soft your voice is
Quality
whether you voice is shrill, nasal, raspy, breathy, booming, and so on
Tempo
how fast or slow you speak
Proper _______ is essential for a stage voice.
breathing
As an actor, you ______ is a crucial element in performance.
voice
To _______ means to set apart.
isolate
Breathing with Resistance
Stand erect. Inhale for 4 exhale for 4. When you exhale tilt you head forward and open hands as wide as possible. Press down and bend knees slightly. Repeat.
Standing Alignment
Stand erect. Imagine a heavy weight on your head that pulls you down. Roll down one vertebrae at a time. Shake head and relax. Roll up one vertebrae at a time. Repeat.
Isolation
moving one part of your body without moving other parts
Lying Alignment
Lie on back. Peel body from floor staring with head. Bend over and hold stretch. Lie down slowly. Turn over with palms under shoulders and elbows tucked in. Push up in a upward facing dog pose.
