Across
- 1. is a painting technique in which a paint brush that is relatively dry, but still holds paint, is used. The brush is applied to a dry surface (e.g. paper or primed canvas). The resulting brush strokes have a characteristic scratchy look that lacks the smooth appearance that washes or blended paint commonly have.
- 3. The action of the speech organs in the formation of consonants and vowels.
- 7. A system of controlling machinery or moving scenery using oil or water under pressure to move a piston or 'ram'. Used in many large-scale shows to automate scene changes.
- 9. A comma in between music notes to indicate places for singers to breath.
Down
- 1. A gradual decrease in volume.
- 2. A group of singers who sing together. Or a section of a song that always uses the same melody and lyrics.
- 4. A dome shaped muscular plate that separates the chest cavity from the abdominal cavity.
- 5. A period of set construction
- 6. Decorative backing to the stage setting.
- 8. Vertical drape set as masking piece at the side of an end-on acting area. Usually set up in pairs across the stage and used in conjunction with borders to frame the audiences view