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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. A large section of a lengthy composition






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. 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)






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






5. 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






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






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






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






9. The reed is used on the...






10. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






13. ABACA






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






15. Several notes sounded together






16. 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






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






19. 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






20. ABACABA






21. A work - usually identified by a number






22. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






23. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






25. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






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






33. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






34. 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






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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






40. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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41. A type of German song






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






43. 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






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






45. ABABA






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. 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






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






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






50. 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