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Here is the correct matching for Dance Vocabulary Test #1, with explanations for each term:
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1. Soutenu → A. to sustain
*Explanation:* “Soutenu” means “sustained” in French. In ballet, it refers to a turning movement that is smooth and continuous — sustained in motion.
2. En Dedans → L. inside
*Explanation:* “En dedans” literally means “inward.” In ballet, it describes a movement or rotation of the leg/foot toward the center of the body (e.g., a turn inward).
3. Plié → O. to bend
*Explanation:* “Plié” comes from the French verb “plier,” meaning “to bend.” It refers to bending the knees while keeping the heels on the floor (demi-plié) or lifting them (grand plié).
4. Piqué → D. to prick
*Explanation:* “Piqué” means “pricked” in French. In ballet, it’s a step where the dancer steps directly onto a pointed foot, as if “pricking” the floor.
5. Développé → F. to develop
*Explanation:* “Développé” means “developed.” It’s a movement where the working leg is slowly “developed” or extended from a bent position (e.g., from retiré) to a fully stretched position.
6. En Fas → J. facing front
*Explanation:* “En face” (often misspelled here as “En Fas”) means “facing front.” The dancer is turned to face the audience or front of the room.
7. Sauté → H. to jump
*Explanation:* “Sauté” means “jumped” in French. It’s any movement involving a jump, usually landing in the same position (e.g., sauté in first position).
8. Retiré → M. withdrawn
*Explanation:* “Retiré” means “withdrawn.” It describes the position where the working foot is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg, often used in turns.
9. Tendu → K. to stretch
*Explanation:* “Tendu” means “stretched.” It’s a sliding movement of the foot along the floor from one position to another, keeping the leg straight and toe pointed.
10. Rond De Jambe → G. circle of the leg
*Explanation:* “Rond de jambe” translates to “circle of the leg.” It’s a circular movement of the leg, either on the floor (à terre) or in the air (en l’air).
11. Relevé → I. to rise
*Explanation:* “Relevé” means “raised.” It’s when the dancer rises onto the balls of the feet (demi-pointe) or toes (pointe), lifting the body upward.
12. En Dehors → N. outside
*Explanation:* “En dehors” means “outward.” In ballet, it describes a movement or rotation away from the center of the body (e.g., a turn outward).
13. Port De Bras → P. carriage of the arms
*Explanation:* “Port de bras” literally means “carriage of the arms.” It refers to the graceful, flowing movement and positioning of the arms in ballet.
14. Derrière → S. behind
*Explanation:* “Derrière” means “behind.” It indicates direction — e.g., stepping or extending the leg behind the body.
15. Chassé → Q. to chase
*Explanation:* “Chassé” means “chased.” It’s a gliding step where one foot “chases” the other — typically a step, close, step sequence.
16. Passé → E. to pass
*Explanation:* “Passé” means “passed.” In ballet, it refers to the movement where the working foot passes the knee of the supporting leg (often seen in pirouettes).
17. Sous-sous → B. over-under
*Explanation:* “Sous-sous” literally means “under-under,” but in dance context, it refers to a quick, small step where one foot passes under the other — often described as “over-under” in terms of foot placement during transitions.
> *Note: This is a tricky one — “sous-sous” is not commonly used in standard ballet terminology. However, given the options, “B. over-under” best fits the idea of a quick crossing/passing motion beneath the other foot.*
18. Devant → R. in front
*Explanation:* “Devant” means “in front.” It indicates direction — e.g., extending the leg forward or placing the foot in front.
19. Croisé → C. crossed
*Explanation:* “Croisé” means “crossed.” It’s a body position where the legs are crossed at the knees (front or back), and the dancer is angled to the audience with one shoulder forward.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. A
2. L
3. O
4. D
5. F
6. J
7. H
8. M
9. K
10. G
11. I
12. N
13. P
14. S
15. Q
16. E
17. B
18. R
19. C
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1. Soutenu → A. to sustain
*Explanation:* “Soutenu” means “sustained” in French. In ballet, it refers to a turning movement that is smooth and continuous — sustained in motion.
2. En Dedans → L. inside
*Explanation:* “En dedans” literally means “inward.” In ballet, it describes a movement or rotation of the leg/foot toward the center of the body (e.g., a turn inward).
3. Plié → O. to bend
*Explanation:* “Plié” comes from the French verb “plier,” meaning “to bend.” It refers to bending the knees while keeping the heels on the floor (demi-plié) or lifting them (grand plié).
4. Piqué → D. to prick
*Explanation:* “Piqué” means “pricked” in French. In ballet, it’s a step where the dancer steps directly onto a pointed foot, as if “pricking” the floor.
5. Développé → F. to develop
*Explanation:* “Développé” means “developed.” It’s a movement where the working leg is slowly “developed” or extended from a bent position (e.g., from retiré) to a fully stretched position.
6. En Fas → J. facing front
*Explanation:* “En face” (often misspelled here as “En Fas”) means “facing front.” The dancer is turned to face the audience or front of the room.
7. Sauté → H. to jump
*Explanation:* “Sauté” means “jumped” in French. It’s any movement involving a jump, usually landing in the same position (e.g., sauté in first position).
8. Retiré → M. withdrawn
*Explanation:* “Retiré” means “withdrawn.” It describes the position where the working foot is drawn up to the knee of the supporting leg, often used in turns.
9. Tendu → K. to stretch
*Explanation:* “Tendu” means “stretched.” It’s a sliding movement of the foot along the floor from one position to another, keeping the leg straight and toe pointed.
10. Rond De Jambe → G. circle of the leg
*Explanation:* “Rond de jambe” translates to “circle of the leg.” It’s a circular movement of the leg, either on the floor (à terre) or in the air (en l’air).
11. Relevé → I. to rise
*Explanation:* “Relevé” means “raised.” It’s when the dancer rises onto the balls of the feet (demi-pointe) or toes (pointe), lifting the body upward.
12. En Dehors → N. outside
*Explanation:* “En dehors” means “outward.” In ballet, it describes a movement or rotation away from the center of the body (e.g., a turn outward).
13. Port De Bras → P. carriage of the arms
*Explanation:* “Port de bras” literally means “carriage of the arms.” It refers to the graceful, flowing movement and positioning of the arms in ballet.
14. Derrière → S. behind
*Explanation:* “Derrière” means “behind.” It indicates direction — e.g., stepping or extending the leg behind the body.
15. Chassé → Q. to chase
*Explanation:* “Chassé” means “chased.” It’s a gliding step where one foot “chases” the other — typically a step, close, step sequence.
16. Passé → E. to pass
*Explanation:* “Passé” means “passed.” In ballet, it refers to the movement where the working foot passes the knee of the supporting leg (often seen in pirouettes).
17. Sous-sous → B. over-under
*Explanation:* “Sous-sous” literally means “under-under,” but in dance context, it refers to a quick, small step where one foot passes under the other — often described as “over-under” in terms of foot placement during transitions.
> *Note: This is a tricky one — “sous-sous” is not commonly used in standard ballet terminology. However, given the options, “B. over-under” best fits the idea of a quick crossing/passing motion beneath the other foot.*
18. Devant → R. in front
*Explanation:* “Devant” means “in front.” It indicates direction — e.g., extending the leg forward or placing the foot in front.
19. Croisé → C. crossed
*Explanation:* “Croisé” means “crossed.” It’s a body position where the legs are crossed at the knees (front or back), and the dancer is angled to the audience with one shoulder forward.
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✔ Final Answer Key:
1. A
2. L
3. O
4. D
5. F
6. J
7. H
8. M
9. K
10. G
11. I
12. N
13. P
14. S
15. Q
16. E
17. B
18. R
19. C
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