Definitions and Concept of Terms
I. Objective
· define the different terms used in folk dance
· explain the definition and concept of terms
II. Overview
In this module, definition and concept of terms are being discussed comprehensively to be more familiar with the different terminologies in folkdance.
III. Pre-Test
Name :________________________ Year and Section:____________ Score:______
Instructions: Read each item carefully.Chose the correct answer.
1. It is a traditional dance originating among the common people of a nation or region.
a. Poise b. Rhythm c. Folkdance d. Dance
2. It is a "movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions."
a. Rhythm b. Movement c. Expression d. Dance
3. It is a motion; change in position.
a. Folkdance b. Expression c. Rhythm d. movement
4. It is facial look of a dancer.
a. Expression b. Movement c. Dance d. None of the above
5. It is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
a. Folkdance b. Dance c. Rhythm d. Poise
6. It is music accompanying such a dance.
a. Poise b. Rhythm c. Dancing d. Folkdance
7. These are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music.
a. Dance b. Poise c. Folkdance d. None of the above
8. Their execution is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by innovation (although like all folk traditions they do evolve.)
a. Dance b. Rhythm c. Poise d. None of the above
9. In social gathering at which folk dances are performed.
a. Dance b. Folkdance c. Movement d. None of the above
10. It means to move in time to music.
a. Expression b. Poise c. Dance d. Folkdance
IV. Learning Content
Definitions and Concept of Terms
- Folk Dance
- A traditional dance originating among the common people of a nation or region.
- The music accompanying such a dance
- They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music.
- Their execution is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by innovation (although like all folk traditions they do evolve)
- A social gathering at which folk dances are performed.
2. Poise - in smooth dancing, the stretch of the woman’s body upwards and outwards and leftwards into the man’s right arm to achieve balance and connection with his frame, as well as to project outwards to the audience.
3. Rhythm (from Greek ῥυθμός – rhythmos, "any regular recurring motion, symmetry") is a "movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions."
4. Dance is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
Dance- to move in time to music.
5. Movement- motion; change in position.
6. Expression- facial look.
V. Post-Test
Name :________________________ Year and Section:____________ Score:______
Instructions: Read each item carefully.Chose the correct answer.
1. It is a "movement marked by the regulated succession of strong and weak elements, or of opposite or different conditions."
a. Rhythm b. Movement c. Expression d. Dance
2. It is a traditional dance originating among the common people of a nation or region.
a. Poise b. Rhythm c. Folkdance d. Dance
3. It is music accompanying such a dance.
a. Poise b. Rhythm c. Dancing d. Folkdance
4. It is a motion; change in position.
a. Folkdance b. Expression c. Rhythm d. Movement
5. It is facial look of a dancer.
a. Expression b. Movement c. Dance d. None of the above
6. It is an art form that generally refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
a. Folkdance b. Dance c. Rhythm d. Poise
7. These are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music.
a. Dance b. Poise c. Folkdance d. None of the above
8. Their execution is dominated by an inherited tradition rather than by innovation (although like all folk traditions they do evolve.)
a. Dance b. Rhythm c. Poise d. None of the above
9. It means to move in time to music.
a. Expression b. Poise c. Dance d. Folkdance
10. In social gathering at which folk dances are performed.
a. Dance b. Folkdance c. Movement d. None of the above
Key to Correction
Pre- Test
1. c
2. a
3. d
4. a
5. b
6. d
7. c
8. d
9. b
10. c
Post- Test
1. a
2. b
3. d
4. d
5. a
6. b
7. c
8. d
9. c
10. b
Prepared by;
Aries Dexter Librando Bansil
BSEd Maphe
