NCEA Level 3 Te Ao Haka flashcards

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Whakaari

The performance aspect of Te Ao Haka, covering the execution of haka, waiata, and poi with correct kupu, rangi, and movement, assessed through recorded evidence.

Tito

Composition in Te Ao Haka: creating original kupu and rangi, or documented arrangement of existing material with clearly justified changes attributed to the composer.

Tātari

Critical analysis of a haka item, examining kupu, rangi, take, and the iwi or hapū context from which the item originates.

Whakapapa o te haka

The lineage and origins of a haka item, tracing its composer, iwi or hapū affiliation, and the historical circumstances that produced it.

Kupu

The words or lyrics of a haka or waiata; in analysis, kupu are examined for imagery, metaphor, and the message the composer intends to convey.

Rangi

The melody or tune of a waiata or haka; analysis considers its shape, range, and how it supports the mood and take of the item.

Take

The purpose or central message of a haka item, such as mourning, welcoming, protest, or celebration, which shapes performance choices.

Haka taparahi

A haka performed without weapons, using body percussion and movement; commonly used for welcome, celebration, or protest contexts.

Peruperu

A haka performed with weapons such as the taiaha or patu, traditionally associated with war and requiring precise coordination and stance.

Waiata tawhito

A traditional song passed down through generations, often with historical or genealogical content, used in analysis to illustrate iwi context.

Mōteatea

A traditional lament or chant, often unaccompanied, characterised by sustained melodic lines and themes of grief or longing.

Poi

A performance art using poi (weighted balls on cords), requiring coordination and rhythm; analysis considers its connection to waiata and story.

Waiata ā-ringa

A song with stylised hand and body movements, performed in groups; the movements illustrate the kupu of the song.

Kaikaranga

The woman who calls the karanga, the first vocal exchange on the marae; her call initiates the pōwhiri and welcomes visitors.

Kaikōrero

The orator who delivers whaikōrero on the marae; the role follows kawa and typically involves male speakers in many iwi.

Pōwhiri

The formal welcome ceremony on the marae, including karanga, whaikōrero, waiata, and hongi, governed by the kawa of the host iwi.

Kawa

The protocols and customs of a marae or iwi that govern ceremony, including the order of pōwhiri and the placement of haka.

Tikanga

Māori customary practices and values that guide behaviour; in Te Ao Haka, tikanga governs performance etiquette and appropriate use of material.

Taiaha

A long wooden weapon used in peruperu and haka performance; its use requires precise handling and stance.

Patu

A short hand-held weapon used in haka performance; it is held and moved in coordination with body movement and rhythm.

Whakawātea

A haka performed to clear the way or conclude a pōwhiri, often the final item before visitors are invited to hongi.

Haka pōwhiri

A haka performed during the pōwhiri to welcome visitors onto the marae, often accompanied by karanga and whaikōrero.

Mana

Prestige, authority, and spiritual power; in Te Ao Haka, performance choices reflect and uphold the mana of the iwi and the item.

Ihi

The essential force or charisma conveyed in performance, particularly in haka, through posture, expression, and voice.

Wehi

The awe or fear inspired in an audience by a powerful performance; it is a key quality assessed in haka performance.

Wana

The thrill or excitement felt by performers and audience during a strong performance, closely related to ihi and wehi.

Kupu ā-iwi

Dialectal words specific to an iwi; correct use of kupu ā-iwi demonstrates knowledge of the item's origin and whakapapa.

Whakapapa

Genealogy and lineage; in Te Ao Haka, whakapapa links performers, composers, and items to iwi and hapū histories.

Kaitito

A composer of haka or waiata; the kaitito's identity and iwi affiliation are recorded when analysing or performing an item.

Kaihaka

A performer of haka; the kaihaka's role includes correct execution of kupu, rangi, and movement, and upholding the mana of the item.

Portfolio evidence

Recorded media and supporting documentation submitted for external assessment in Te Ao Haka, showing the candidate's performance and analysis.

Whakaari recording

A video recording of a performance submitted as evidence; it must show the candidate clearly and be authenticated by the teacher.