urban dance—d. Any contemporary fusion dance form drawn from current
social influences (e.g., hip-hop, break dancing, trance dancing).
value—v. Lightness and darkness of a hue or neutral color; the gradations of
light and dark in a two-dimensional artwork and on the surface of three-
dimensional objects.
value scale—v. A scale showing the range of values from black to white and
light to dark.
vanishing point—v. In perspective drawing a point at which receding lines
seem to converge. Usually located on the horizon line.
variety—v. A principle of art concerned with combining elements of art in
different ways to create interest.
virtual—v. Refers to an image produced by the imagination and not existing in
reality. Usually applied to experiences that occur in environments that exist
within a computer or on the Internet or to procedures or functions creating
the illusion that they are actually present.
visual literacy—v. Includes thinking and communication. Visual thinking is
the ability to transform thoughts and information into images. Visual
communication takes place when people are able to construct meaning from
a visual image.
visual metaphor—v. Images in which characteristics of objects are likened to
one another and represented as such. Closely related to concepts about
symbolism.
vocal projection—t. See projection.
vocal quality—t. The characteristics of a voice (e.g., shrill, nasal, raspy, breathy,
booming).
volume—t. The degree of loudness or intensity of a voice.
volume—v. Any three-dimensional quantity bound or enclosed, whether solid
or void.
warm colors—v. Colors suggesting warmth: red, yellow, and orange.
wings—t. Off-stage areas out of view on stage left and stage right that may be
used for exits, entrances, and set changes.
work—d. A piece of choreography or a dance.
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