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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Octaves of 12 notes - also came in the 12th century






2. These curvy - wooden - shaped bodies are the largest family of the orchestra - Strings stretch over the body and neck of the instrument and attach to small ornamental heads where they are tuned by turning pegs






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






4. A way to measure rhythmic units - It is noted at the beginning of a composition and looks like a mathematical fraction - The top number denotes the number of beats in a measure and the bottom number denotes what type of note will receive the beat






5. (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






6. The reed is used on the...






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






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






9. The structure of a song in which the first section of a simple ternary form is repeated






10. 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






11. 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






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






13. 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






14. Composers Chopin - Liszt - Berlioz - Mendelssohn - and Schumann; style was expressive - melody prominent - and folk music was used to express cultural identity






15. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






16. Music offers a valuable opportunity to build active listening skills - shape the cognitive and mental processes in children - enhance other subject areas - particularly visual art - form of therapy that offers a unique medium for self - expression






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






18. Vocal cords and musical instruments produce vibrations in the air; as the frequency of these vibrations change...






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






20. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. ABABA






28. 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 -






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






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






31. 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






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






33. Orchestra gained in importance; increasing use of flutes and oboes; string and wind sections developed; by the 1800s - trombones were introduced; refinement of sonata (instrumental music with a soloist and standard structure for opening movement); de






34. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






36. 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






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






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






39. Several notes sounded together






40. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






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. 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






44. Whether the pitch of a particular note is played in tune - sharp (higher) - or flat (lower)






45. 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






46. 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






47. 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






48. A type of German song






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






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







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