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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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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. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. (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






11. 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






12. An ancient harp






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






14. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






15. ABACA






16. ABACABA






17. 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






18. The organization of sound in time






19. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






20. Middle Ages/Medieval Music style - named after Pope Gregory I - was a melody set to sacred Latin texts. This monophonic style music (one melodic line and no accompaniment) was the official music of the Roman Catholic church






21. Homophony (a single melodic line and an accompaniment); simpler textures and melodies; expansion of textures - melodies - and variation. String quartet (two violins viola - and cello); Haydn 'the father' of the string quartet; orchestral symphony (or






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






26. The reed is used on the...






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






28. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






30. 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






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






32. 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 -






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






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






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






36. 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






37. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






40. Several notes sounded together






41. Instrument playing aids in understanding the concepts of sound - pitch - rhythm - and so on






42. A work - usually identified by a number






43. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






45. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






46. 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






47. 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






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






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






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