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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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






2. The organization of sound in time






3. 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






4. 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






5. Creating music






6. A large section of a lengthy composition






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






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. 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






13. The reed is used on the...






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






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






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






17. 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 -






18. (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






19. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. Most marches are performed at a rate of ____ beats per minute






27. An ancient harp






28. 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






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






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






35. 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






36. A work - usually identified by a number






37. 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






38. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






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






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. ABABA






45. ABACABA






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






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






48. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






49. 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






50. 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