unit 4, part 2 Flashcards
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accompany
Guitars often accompany modern hula dances
The accompaniment of drums and chants helps the hula dancers maintain their energy
v. , to go with, happen at the same time
altar
n. , a table or similar structure for
religious ceremonies
benefit
A benefit of hula dancing is that it attracts people to Hawaii.
Hawaii benefits from the large numbers of tourists who visit the islands.
Tourism is beneficial to the economy of Hawaii.
n. , the use, advantage of
celebrate
Hula dances are often performed at cultural celebrations.
People like to celebrate important events by dancing.
Celebratory dances were performed in honor of the king.
n. , a social event to mark a special day
or occasion
discourage
Although hula did not completely disappear after contact, it was discouraged.
v. , to try to stop or prevent something
elaborate
It is danced to flowing guitar and ukulele music, and the dancers wear elaborate costumes, including the famous Hawaiian floral garlands known as lets.
Dancers of modem hula wear costumes that are elaborate and dancers of ancient hula wear simpler traditional costumes.
adj . , having a lot of detail and
decoration
energetic
It takes a great deal of energy
to dance hula.
The beating of the drums energized the crowd.
Energetic chants and drumming accompany the hula dancers.
The dancers performed energetically all evening.
adj . , having a lot of energy
evidence
The fact that hula is danced by Hawaiians living away from their homeland is evidence of its importance
to Hawaiian culture.
n. , signs, proof something is or is
not true
evoke
Mention of this Pacific paradise evokes images of women in grass skirts swaying their hips as they perform graceful island dances for the benefit
of tourists.
v. , to bring to mind
floral
adj . , related to flowers
garland
n. , a decorative rope of flowers or leaves
graceful
modem hula is more graceful and flowing.
Traditional hula is an energetic dance performed to the accompaniment of chants and the beating of drums. Many of the movements of modern hula are based on the ancient hula, but the modern style is slower and
more graceful.
I. adj . , having beauty of movement
image
n. , a mental picture
influence
The influence of other cultures has changed the way hula is danced.
Ancient hula influenced the modern style of hula dancing.
King David was influential in the return to old
traditions. دارای نفوذ و قدرت
n. , an effect, power
reign
King David Kalakaua is credited with reviving hula dancing during his reign
n. , the period of time that a king or
queen is in power
revive
King David Kalakaua is credited with reviving hula dancing during his reign
v. , to bring back to life
ritual
It was most likely originally performed in front of an altar in honor of gods and accompanied by great ritual.
What was once a religious ritual has become a form of
entertainment, not only for tourists, but also for native Hawaiians who seek to maintain connections with their cultural heritage.
n. , a set of actions used as part of a ceremony
stereotype
Although this image is a common stereotype of Hawaii, it has its roots in a real tradition that continues to play an important role in Hawaiian culture.
n . , a fixed idea people have, especially one that is wrong
sway
v. , to move back and forth
tradition
Hula dancing is an ancient tradition.
Hula is the traditional dance of Hawaii.
Hula was traditionally performed in honor of the gods.
n . , a custom or belief of a group of people
reestablishing
He was interested in reestablishing lost traditions, and
hula was performed at celebrations held in his honor
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