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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Rhythm is a steady pulse (___) - but it can also have different kinds of ____s (i.e. - some stronger or longer)






2. ABACABA






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






4. 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






5. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






6. A work - usually identified by a number






7. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. The reed is used on the...






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






17. 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






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






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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. The organization of sound in time






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






26. 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






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






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






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






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






31. Produce sound through breath as the vibrations from the players' lips buzz against a metal - cup - shaped mouthpiece






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






33. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






34. 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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






40. Creating music






41. Music played by 1-20 performers






42. 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






43. A type of German song






44. 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






45. An ancient harp






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






47. Several notes sounded together






48. 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






49. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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50. 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






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