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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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






3. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






5. A work - usually identified by a number






6. ABACA






7. An ancient harp






8. 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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






16. 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






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






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






19. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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20. ABABA






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






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






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






31. A type of German song






32. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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 -






44. 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






45. 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






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






47. 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






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






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






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