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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. The combination of tones that produces a quality of relaxation






2. 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






3. A work - usually identified by a number






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






5. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






6. 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






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






8. 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 -






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. 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






14. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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15. 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






16. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






17. 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






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






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






20. Music played by 1-20 performers






21. 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






22. Creating music






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






24. 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)






25. ABABA






26. The organization of sound in time






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






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






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






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






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






32. The reed is used on the...






33. A machine that helps musicians adjust rates of speed (tempi) for faster or slower beats






34. 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






35. ABACABA






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






37. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






43. 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






44. ABACA






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






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






47. 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






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






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






50. A type of German song