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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • 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. Historical themes: spread of Christianity - development in Europe; the Crusades; the rise of universities; the influence of Islam; this was the longest period






3. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






4. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






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






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






8. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






10. Creating music






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






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






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






14. These curvy - wooden - shaped bodies are the largest family of the orchestra - Strings stretch over the body and neck of the instrument and attach to small ornamental heads where they are tuned by turning pegs






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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. ABACA






24. 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






25. 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






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






30. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






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






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






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






36. Several notes sounded together






37. 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






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






39. 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






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






41. ABABA






42. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






45. 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






46. 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






47. An ancient harp






48. 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






49. 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






50. A work - usually identified by a number