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INTERPRETATION SCENE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- performing art
1, record 1, English, performing%20art
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of art involving public performance. 2, record 1, English, - performing%20art
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dance is a performing art that becomes a prime source of expressing happiness on any occasion, transcending all barriers of culture and development. 1, record 1, English, - performing%20art
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Performing arts include drama, opera, musicals, musical instrument performances, singing, ballet and other dancing arts, circus arts, magic, stand-up comedy and spoken word, which includes storytelling and spoken poetry. 2, record 1, English, - performing%20art
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
performing art: term usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - performing%20art
Record 1, Key term(s)
- performing arts
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- art d’interprétation
1, record 1, French, art%20d%26rsquo%3Binterpr%C3%A9tation
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- art du spectacle 1, record 1, French, art%20du%20spectacle
correct, masculine noun
- art de la scène 2, record 1, French, art%20de%20la%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- art de la performance 3, record 1, French, art%20de%20la%20performance
avoid, calque, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Art qui appartient au domaine du spectacle. 1, record 1, French, - art%20d%26rsquo%3Binterpr%C3%A9tation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
art de la performance : Cette expression est un calque de l’anglais. Le terme «performance» renvoie plutôt à un courant artistique né dans les années 1970, consistant à présenter une œuvre en cours de réalisation. 4, record 1, French, - art%20d%26rsquo%3Binterpr%C3%A9tation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
art d’interprétation; art du spectacle; art de la scène : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel pour désigner l'ensemble des arts qui appartiennent au domaine du spectacle. 4, record 1, French, - art%20d%26rsquo%3Binterpr%C3%A9tation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- arts d’interprétation
- arts du spectacle
- arts de la scène
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes escénicas (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- artes escénicas
1, record 1, Spanish, artes%20esc%C3%A9nicas
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- artes interpretativas 2, record 1, Spanish, artes%20interpretativas
correct, feminine noun, plural
- artes del espectáculo 3, record 1, Spanish, artes%20del%20espect%C3%A1culo
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El concepto de "artes escénicas" que se maneja es amplio, en cuanto abarca todo aquello que ocurre en tiempo real y en presencia de espectadores (incluyendo, por tanto, propuestas híbridas, acciones, instalaciones, vídeo-acciones, etc.). 4, record 1, Spanish, - artes%20esc%C3%A9nicas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Artes interpretativas [engloban] a todas aquellas manifestaciones artísticas que implican la representación de una obra dramática u otro tipo de espectáculo como teatro, música, danza, performance, cine. En estas artes interviene el creador, y el intérprete. Como su nombre lo denota, estas artes generalmente requieren de un escenario y de escenografía. En ellas intervienen el creador, el artista o intérprete y el público que se convierte en receptor. 2, record 1, Spanish, - artes%20esc%C3%A9nicas
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 CONT
El Instituto de Artes del Espectáculo de la Facultad de Filosofía y Letras de la Universidad de Buenos Aires tiene como objetivo la investigación en torno del cine, la danza y el teatro. 3, record 1, Spanish, - artes%20esc%C3%A9nicas
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Theatre and Opera
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dramaturg
1, record 2, English, dramaturg
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Someone involved in ensuring the complete "theatricalization" of a text or idea. He tries to see that in the final draft, in the direction and production, a work will make it to the stage with its vision intact and shining. 2, record 2, English, - dramaturg
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this sense, "dramaturg" has been borrowed from the German. 2, record 2, English, - dramaturg
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Théâtre et Opéra
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dramaturge
1, record 2, French, dramaturge
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sens moderne, conseiller littéraire et théâtral attaché à une troupe, à un metteur en scène ou responsable de la préparation d’un spectacle. 2, record 2, French, - dramaturge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le dramaturge prépare l'interprétation d’une pièce de théâtre et sa réalisation scénique. Il se situe entre l'auteur et l'œuvre d’une part, le metteur en scène et le spectacle à monter d’autre part. Son travail doit être perceptible dans la mise en scène. 3, record 2, French, - dramaturge
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-04-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
- Heritage
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sketch
1, record 3, English, sketch
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- skit 2, record 3, English, skit
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms used by Parks Canada. 3, record 3, English, - sketch
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
- Patrimoine
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sketch
1, record 3, French, sketch
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scène dramatique inspirée d’un thème d’interprétation, parfois improvisée et présentée la plupart du temps sous forme de monologue ou de dialogue. 1, record 3, French, - sketch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pluriel : des sketchs, des sketches. 2, record 3, French, - sketch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sketchs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l’orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2006). 3, record 3, French, - sketch
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 4, record 3, French, - sketch
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Educational Institutions
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- National Theatre School of Canada
1, record 4, English, National%20Theatre%20School%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NTS 2, record 4, English, NTS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Established in Montréal, Québec. 2, record 4, English, - National%20Theatre%20School%20of%20Canada
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Établissements d'enseignement
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- École nationale de théâtre du Canada
1, record 4, French, %C3%89cole%20nationale%20de%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20du%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ÉNT 2, record 4, French, %C3%89NT
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Établie à Montréal depuis 1960, l'École nationale de théâtre du Canada(ÉNT) est l'une des rares écoles à offrir une formation professionnelle dans toutes les disciplines du théâtre : l'interprétation, l'écriture dramatique, la mise en scène, la scénographie et la production, et ce, autant en français qu'en anglais. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%89cole%20nationale%20de%20th%C3%A9%C3%A2tre%20du%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Museums
- Heritage
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- living history
1, record 5, English, living%20history
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Historical interpretation using role playing, performances, or craft and skill demonstrations. 1, record 5, English, - living%20history
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
- Patrimoine
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- histoire vivante
1, record 5, French, histoire%20vivante
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interprétation de l'histoire qui fait appel aux jeux de rôles, aux mises en scène animées ainsi qu'aux démonstrations de techniques artistiques et artisanales. 2, record 5, French, - histoire%20vivante
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-12-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Graphics
- Applications of Automation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scene understanding
1, record 6, English, scene%20understanding
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comprehension of the significance of a scene. The output of scene interpretation serves as input to scene understanding. [ISO/IEC JTC N1746, 1995] 1, record 6, English, - scene%20understanding
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Infographie
- Automatisation et applications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- compréhension de scènes
1, record 6, French, compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20sc%C3%A8nes
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compréhension de la signification d’une scène. La sortie d’une interprétation de scène peut servir d’entrée à la compréhension d’une scène. [ISO/CEI JTC N1746, 1995] 2, record 6, French, - compr%C3%A9hension%20de%20sc%C3%A8nes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-12-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Graphics
- Applications of Automation
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scene interpretation
1, record 7, English, scene%20interpretation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of building a description of a scene and then matching it with known models. The output of scene analysis may serve as input to scene interpretation, which may serve in turn as input to scene understanding. [ISO/IEC JTC N1746, 1995] 1, record 7, English, - scene%20interpretation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Infographie
- Automatisation et applications
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- interprétation de scène
1, record 7, French, interpr%C3%A9tation%20de%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élaboration d’une description pour une scène donnée et l'appariement de cette description à de modèles connus. La sortie d’une analyse de scène peut servir d’entrée à une interprétation de scène qui devient à son tour l'entrée d’une compréhension de scène. [ISO/CEI JTC N1746, 1995] 1, record 7, French, - interpr%C3%A9tation%20de%20sc%C3%A8ne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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