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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. 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






2. An ancient harp






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






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






5. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






6. 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






7. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






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






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






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






12. Whether the pitch of a particular note is played in tune - sharp (higher) - or flat (lower)






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






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






15. Music played by 1-20 performers






16. The reed is used on the...






17. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






19. 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






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






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






22. 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






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






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






25. 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)






26. Several notes sounded together






27. (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






28. System of writing music - came in the 12th century






29. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






32. 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






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






34. 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






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






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






37. Use a single reed made of one piece of wood






38. 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






39. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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40. 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






41. Auditory skills - Translative skills - Creative skills - Performance skills - Singing - Playing instruments - Body movement - Conducting - Musical analysis






42. The treble clef for the higher range of notes - and the bass clef for the lower range of notes






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






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. ABABA