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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An ancient harp






2. ABACABA






3. 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 -






4. 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






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






6. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






7. 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






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






9. Symphonic poem (orchestral work that portrayed a story) and concert overture (e.g. - Rossini's William Tell). Emphasis was on the sonata and symphony - and included the introduction of dissonance to create emotion; featuring virtuoso performers






10. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






13. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. A type of German song






21. 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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






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






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






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






30. 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






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






32. 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






33. ABACA






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. 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






38. 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






39. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






40. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






41. Music played by 1-20 performers






42. 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






43. The reed is used on the...






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






45. Puccini (Italian) and his operas Madama Butterfly and La Boh






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






48. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






49. Creating music






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