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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. A type of German song






2. 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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. A large section of a lengthy composition






8. An ancient harp






9. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






10. Several notes sounded together






11. 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






12. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






13. The reed is used on the...






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






15. 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






16. 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)






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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






20. Creating music






21. 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






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






23. ABACA






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






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






32. 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






33. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






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






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






43. 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






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






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






46. 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






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






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






49. 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






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