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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 reed is used on the...






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






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






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






5. 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






6. Middle Ages/Medieval Music style - named after Pope Gregory I - was a melody set to sacred Latin texts. This monophonic style music (one melodic line and no accompaniment) was the official music of the Roman Catholic church






7. 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






8. 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






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






10. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






11. Formed by barlines (vertical lines on the staff) and contains a set number of beats as determined by the time signature






12. Music played by 1-20 performers






13. 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






14. 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






15. 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






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. 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






18. 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






19. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






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






22. An ancient harp






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






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






39. 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 -






40. A type of German song






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






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






43. ABABA






44. ABACA






45. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


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






47. 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






48. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






49. 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






50. 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