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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






4. 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






5. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






6. 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






7. 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






8. ABACA






9. The symbol at the beginning of each staff indicating the pitch or the range of sounds that should be played






10. The reed is used on the...






11. 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






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






13. 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






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






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. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






19. ABACABA






20. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






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






23. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






25. A type of German song






26. 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






27. 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






28. 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






29. 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






30. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






33. 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






34. The organization of sound in time






35. Several notes sounded together






36. 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






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






38. Auditory skills - Translative skills - Creative skills - Performance skills - Singing - Playing instruments - Body movement - Conducting - Musical analysis






39. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






47. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






48. 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






49. ABABA






50. Music played by 1-20 performers







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