Task 1: Exploring Techniques: Greek Theatre: 'Chorus’ Exploration

'Chorus'

Choral Speaking 

  • Definition: Choral Speaking is a Greek theatre performance technique that allows a group to present vocal performances of poems and other texts. 
Types of Choral speaking
  • Refrain
  • Solo lines
  • Unison
  • Antiphonal
  • Line around
  • Cumulative
Refrain
  • Definition: Refrain is where one person reads the narrative portion of the text while the rest of the chorus joins in. 
  • It is one of the most common forms of choral speaking.
Solo Lines
  • Definition: Solo lines is a type of choral reading where individuals read certain lines in appropriate places throughout the performance/group activity.
Unison
  • Definition: Unison is where the group read the material/script together at the same time. Sometimes it includes added sound effects.
Antiphon
  • Definition: Antiphon is where the chorus is divided into 2 or more groups. Each group has a certain part of the selection that they are responsible for.
Line around
  • Definition: Line around is where there is more solo work where each line is taken by a different group member.
Cumulative
  • Definition: Cumulative choral reading/speaking refers to a method where groups of voices or solo voices are added or subtracted from the choral reading, depending on the overall message or meaning communicated by the selection.
Choral Speaking Elements
  • Voice quality/soundscapes
  • Movement
  • Pitch
  • Power
  • Tempo/rhythm
Voice Quality/Soundscapes
  • Definition: the ability to combine the light, medium and dark voices in the group and the ability to  communicate through voice and reactions to thoughts or emotions.
Movement
  • Definition: Movement is the ability to use gesture, choreography to enhance communication and better express meaning. 
Pitch
  • Definition: Pitch is the variations of the voice on the scale for example, high and low voices.
Power
  • Definition: power is the ability to use volume, force or loudness as emphasis in appropriate places in order to express feeling and emotions.
Tempo/Rhythm
  • Definition: Tempo is the rate of speed at which someone is speaking or singing. Tempo should relate to the central 'beat' or 'rhythm' of the poem/extract. 






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