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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. The language system of writing music so the reader can see what is being communicated - Similar to using written words to communicate thoughts and ideas






2. Presto: very fast - Allegro: fast - Moderato: moderate - Adagio: slow - Largo: very slow






3. When utilized as part of an orchestra - the ______________ are sometimes included in the percussion family - Often - when used as a solo instrument - they are referred to as the keyboard family






4. ABACABA






5. Historical themes: the end of feudalism; a new concept of humanism; rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman culture and ideals; art and music for their own sake; scientific advances; the age of patronage - Instrumental dance music developed: music and






6. The treble clef for the higher range of notes - and the bass clef for the lower range of notes






7. If the tempo is fast - the mood of the music changes to reflect more...






8. Rebellion; unique sounds; usage of technology; electronic; difficult to quantify; nationalism; folk idiom was prevalent (e.g. - in Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody - Coplan's Appalachian Spring); widening gap between 'art' and popular music (Beatles) - Pol






9. Verdi (Italy) - Wagner (Germany); themes from literature and folk tales; very popular






10. Music played by 1-20 performers






11. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






12. Use a double reed made of two pieces joined together






13. A rhythmic effect produced when the expected rhythmic pattern is deliberately upset






14. Formed by barlines (vertical lines on the staff) and contains a set number of beats as determined by the time signature






15. The organization of sound in time






16. Produce sound through breath as the vibrations from the players' lips buzz against a metal - cup - shaped mouthpiece






17. Traditionally made of wood - metal - plastic - or some combination thereof - These instruments consist of narrow pipes with an opening at the bottom end and a mouthpiece at the top (and holes throughout the pipe) - The smaller woodwinds play higher p






18. Octaves of 12 notes - also came in the 12th century






19. An ancient harp






20. The sound produced by an individual instrument or singer - Each family of instruments and type of instrument is distinct from all others






21. Usually consists of four movements that are intended to stir up a wide range of emotions through contrasts in tempo and mood






22. The pace of the beat - The speed at which a composer desires his musical composition to be performed - Measured by the number of beats per minute - The faster the _____ - the more beats per minute






23. An instrumental ensemble composed of strings - woodwinds - brass - and percussion






24. ABACA






25. The Church dominated society for most of the era (900 years); sacred music was the most prevalent (liturgical) - Musical notation originally consisted of just the pitch of the notes; notated rhythm was added at the end of the 12th century






26. Some percussion instruments require tuning (e.g. - _____) - while others are untuned (e.g. - cymbals and castanets)






27. The first beat of a bar is typically a _______ beat - It is typified by a waltz in 3/4 time






28. A machine that helps musicians adjust rates of speed (tempi) for faster or slower beats






29. Two or more tones played simultaneously that support the melody and give music texture or mood - A group of notes that are played behind the melody






30. String - woodwind - brass - percussion - keyboard - and electronic






31. Several notes sounded together






32. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






33. A large section of a lengthy composition






34. Some of the mouthpieces are made up of a thin piece of wood - called a...






35. Students should compare their listening and playing exercises - Students should be encouraged to verbalize their musical analysis






36. Middle Ages/Medieval Music style - named after Pope Gregory I - was a melody set to sacred Latin texts. This monophonic style music (one melodic line and no accompaniment) was the official music of the Roman Catholic church






37. The pattern of musical movement through time - What makes music move and flow - Measured in units of time and organized by sets or patterns that can be repeated - The way sounds beat within different lengths and accents that combine into patterns






38. Includes any instrument that produces a sound when it is being hit - shaken - rubbed - or scraped - e.g. tambourine - maracas - castanets - claves - xylophone - timpani - cymbals - gong - triangle - bass drum - chimes - celesta - bells - wood block -






39. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






40. Heavily ornate style; counterpoint (technique of combining several melodic lines into a meaningful whole); melodic line; emphasis on contrast and volume; imitative polyphony (many - sounding melodic lines are presented by one voice or instrument and






41. String instruments are usually played with a bow - but they may also be plucked (________)






42. Each note has a specific duration represented by a solid black or hollow oval shape - Some have flags and others have stems attached representing different values






43. Homophony (a single melodic line and an accompaniment); simpler textures and melodies; expansion of textures - melodies - and variation. String quartet (two violins viola - and cello); Haydn 'the father' of the string quartet; orchestral symphony (or






44. A type of German song






45. A work - usually identified by a number






46. Often associated with being part of a family - As in human families - the instruments are related to each other Instruments within a family are often manufactured from the same types of materials






47. Hearing the sounds of music - Children engage in attentive listening and further develop aural acuity - This means that children must be able to hear and reproduce the tones of music in their minds when no sound is actually being produced






48. The volume or intensity of a tone - Music can be played loudly (forte) or softly (piano)






49. Moving to music is a learned skill that promotes acuity of perceptions - A wide range of music and modes should be used






50. Ttwo other string instruments that are not considered part of the string section of the orchestra; they are often plucked rather than bowed