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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Two or more melodic lines - appeared at the end of the 12th century






2. Based upon a short theme called a subject - The ____ subject contains both rhythmic and melodic motifs - The opening of the ____ is announced by one voice alone - A second voice then restates the subject - usually on a different scale - A third and t






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






11. Creating music






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






13. 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






14. 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)






15. 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






16. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. ABACABA






24. 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






25. 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






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






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






28. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






29. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






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






33. A work - usually identified by a number






34. 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






35. The reed is used on the...






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






43. 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






44. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






45. 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






46. (Staves) - A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces - This is where notes are positioned - The higher the note on a staff - the higher the pitch






47. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






50. 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







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