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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






3. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






15. 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 -






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






20. 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






21. ABACABA






22. Creating music






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






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






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. 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






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






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






29. Several notes sounded together






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. A work - usually identified by a number






34. 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






35. 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






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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






41. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






43. 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






44. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






45. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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. 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






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






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






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