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






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






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






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






5. 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






6. ABACA






7. 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






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. A work - usually identified by a number






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 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






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






15. 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






16. A large section of a lengthy composition






17. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


18. 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






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






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






21. 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






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






23. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






24. When you play several different notes at the same time on a piano - you are using harmony - You can change how music sounds by...






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






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






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






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






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






30. ABACABA






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






32. 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






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






34. ABABA






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






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






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






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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






42. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






43. 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






44. 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






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. Creating music






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






50. (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