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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. A machine that helps musicians adjust rates of speed (tempi) for faster or slower beats






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






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






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






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






7. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






13. 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






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






15. 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






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






17. Creating music






18. The pattern of musical movement through time - What makes music move and flow - Measured in units of time and organized by sets or patterns that can be repeated - The way sounds beat within different lengths and accents that combine into patterns






19. (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






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






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






22. 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






23. Two or more melodic lines - appeared at the end of the 12th century






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






25. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






26. ABABA






27. 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






28. A recurring group of notes - such as the four notes played at the beginning of (and restated throughout) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony






29. 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






30. The organization of sound in time






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






32. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






34. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






35. 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






36. 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)






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






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






39. 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






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






41. Music played by 1-20 performers






42. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






44. A type of German song






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






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






47. 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






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






49. A large section of a lengthy composition






50. Hearing the sounds of music - Children engage in attentive listening and further develop aural acuity - This means that children must be able to hear and reproduce the tones of music in their minds when no sound is actually being produced







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