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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Vocal cords and musical instruments produce vibrations in the air; as the frequency of these vibrations change...






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






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






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






5. 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






6. 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






7. Staff - Clef - Measure and bar lines - Note values - Time signature/meter - Scale






8. The reed is used on the...






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






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






11. 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






12. 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 -






13. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






15. The organization of sound in time






16. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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17. 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






18. 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






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






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






21. (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






22. 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






23. ABACABA






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






25. Tempo is an important component to change the expressiveness of character and ____ of the musical composition






26. 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






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






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






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. An ancient harp






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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






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






40. A work - usually identified by a number






41. 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






42. 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






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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. ABACA






50. 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