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






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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






4. 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






5. Several notes sounded together






6. ABABA






7. The organization of sound in time






8. Creating music






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






15. 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)






16. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






19. Staff - Clef - Measure and bar lines - Note values - Time signature/meter - Scale






20. ABACABA






21. A type of German song






22. 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 -






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






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






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






26. 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






27. 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






28. The first beat of a bar is typically a _______ beat - It is typified by a waltz in 3/4 time






29. The reed is used on the...






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






31. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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 rhythmic effect produced when the expected rhythmic pattern is deliberately upset






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






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






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






41. 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






42. ABACA






43. A way to measure rhythmic units - It is noted at the beginning of a composition and looks like a mathematical fraction - The top number denotes the number of beats in a measure and the bottom number denotes what type of note will receive the beat






44. 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






45. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






46. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






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






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






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