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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. The sound produced by an individual instrument or singer - Each family of instruments and type of instrument is distinct from all others






2. The unique tonal quality of a musical sound - The tone 'color' - It could be described as bright - shrill - brittle - or light; or it could be dull - harsh - forceful - or dark - makes one instrument sound different from another






3. Hearing a note and being able to reproduce it either vocally or with an instrument






4. 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






5. A musical form whose main feature is the return of the main theme - which alternates with secondary themes






6. Music played by 1-20 performers






7. An ancient harp






8. Polyphonic emphasis on harmony (in which two or more notes are sounded simultaneously as in a chord); sacred (liturgical - such as masses); secular (madrigals/songs)






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. Creating music






13. (Staves) - A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces - This is where notes are positioned - The higher the note on a staff - the higher the pitch






14. ABACA






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






16. 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






17. Musical selections should be chosen based on the physical development of students' voices - Listening while singing should be encouraged to develop interpretive skills and understanding of the structure and elements of music






18. Several notes sounded together






19. Influence of blues (sorrowful black folk music) and jazz (roots in African rhythms and harmonies with modern instrumentation - improvisation - and syncopation) - Rock 'n' roll - R&B (rhythm and blues) - country - folk (cultural link - passed on by wo






20. An elaborate musical composition - many of which are between 20 and 45 minutes in length






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






22. Based upon a short theme called a subject - The ____ subject contains both rhythmic and melodic motifs - The opening of the ____ is announced by one voice alone - A second voice then restates the subject - usually on a different scale - A third and t






23. 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






24. Opera (staged dramatic vocal music and entertainment) - orchestra - ballet - and sonata (solo instrument with accompaniment)






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






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






27. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






29. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






31. The succession of notes arranged in an ascending order - 7 of the 12 pitches (tones) that create an octave in western music are named after the first 7 letters of the alphabet: A - B - C - D - E - F - and G - This sequence repeats itself over and ove






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






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






34. 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






35. When you play several different notes at the same time on a piano - you are using harmony - You can change how music sounds by...






36. 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






37. System of writing music - came in the 12th century






38. 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






39. A drama - either tragic or comic - that sung to an orchestral accompaniment - Often based on biblical stories - Typically a large - scale composition with vocal soloists - a chorus - and orchestra






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. Reading and writing music - For example - using memorization to understand time signatures would not produce the same benefits as if the students participated in playing or singing






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






45. Use a single reed made of one piece of wood






46. Rhythm is a steady pulse (___) - but it can also have different kinds of ____s (i.e. - some stronger or longer)






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






48. Dynamics - Harmony - Pitch - Rhythm - Tempo - Tone - Timbre






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






50. Even young children can experience elements of music through conducting speech chants - involving changes in tempo - dynamics - pitch - and so forth - Conducting fosters sensitivity to musical expression