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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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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Rebellion; unique sounds; usage of technology; electronic; difficult to quantify; nationalism; folk idiom was prevalent (e.g. - in Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody - Coplan's Appalachian Spring); widening gap between 'art' and popular music (Beatles) - Pol






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






3. 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






4. ABABA






5. Creating music






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






11. 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






12. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






14. A large section of a lengthy composition






15. 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






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






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






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






19. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






20. 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






21. 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 -






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






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






24. Vocal cords and musical instruments produce vibrations in the air; as the frequency of these vibrations change...






25. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






27. 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






28. 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






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






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






37. 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






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






39. Several notes sounded together






40. The organization of sound in time






41. 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






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






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






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






45. An ancient harp






46. 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)






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






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






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






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






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