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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. Several notes sounded together






2. 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






3. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






4. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






5. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






8. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. ABABA






20. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






30. 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






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






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






33. 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






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






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






36. A work - usually identified by a number






37. 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 -






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






39. A type of German song






40. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


41. 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)






42. 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






43. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






46. 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






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






48. Music played by 1-20 performers






49. 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






50. 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