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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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






2. 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






3. An ancient harp






4. 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






5. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






6. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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. Several notes sounded together






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






10. 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






11. Creating music






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






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






14. (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






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






16. ABACA






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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






23. 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






24. 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






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






26. A large section of a lengthy composition






27. 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






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. ABABA






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






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






34. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






35. A work - usually identified by a number






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






37. 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






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






39. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






42. 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






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






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






45. 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






46. 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






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






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






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






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