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






2. ABACABA






3. 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






4. 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






5. 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)






6. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






8. 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






9. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






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






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






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






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






20. 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






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






22. An ancient harp






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






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. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






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






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






30. Creating music






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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






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






38. 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






39. A type of German song






40. Usually consists of four movements that are intended to stir up a wide range of emotions through contrasts in tempo and mood






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. ABACA






49. 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






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