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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. An ancient harp






2. 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)






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






4. 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






5. 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






6. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






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






10. Most marches are performed at a rate of ____ beats per minute






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






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






13. 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






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






15. Historical themes: spread of Christianity - development in Europe; the Crusades; the rise of universities; the influence of Islam; this was the longest period






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






17. ABABA






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






19. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






20. Creating music






21. 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






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






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






24. Music played by 1-20 performers






25. 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






26. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






29. (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






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Instrument playing aids in understanding the concepts of sound - pitch - rhythm - and so on






35. 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






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






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






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






39. Refers to the unique sound and style of a composer - culture - country - or period in history - Compositions created around the same time period often have similar styles based upon the historical influences from that era






40. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






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






48. 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






49. The organization of sound in time






50. 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