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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. Typically - a multi - movement instrumental work for solo keyboard - or keyboard and another instrument - or small chamber ensemble






3. 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






4. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






5. 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






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






7. A recurring group of notes - such as the four notes played at the beginning of (and restated throughout) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony






8. Several notes sounded together






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






10. A type of German song






11. 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






12. 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






13. ABACABA






14. 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






15. 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






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






17. ABABA






18. 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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






25. 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






26. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






28. 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






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






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






31. Auditory skills - Translative skills - Creative skills - Performance skills - Singing - Playing instruments - Body movement - Conducting - Musical analysis






32. An ancient harp






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






34. 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






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






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






37. The symbol at the beginning of each staff indicating the pitch or the range of sounds that should be played






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






39. The combination of tones that produces a quality of relaxation






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






44. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






46. Two or more melodic lines - appeared at the end of the 12th century






47. 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






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






49. The combination of tones that produces a quality of tension






50. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size







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