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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. Ttwo other string instruments that are not considered part of the string section of the orchestra; they are often plucked rather than bowed






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






9. The succession of notes arranged in an ascending order - 7 of the 12 pitches (tones) that create an octave in western music are named after the first 7 letters of the alphabet: A - B - C - D - E - F - and G - This sequence repeats itself over and ove






10. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. ABACABA






16. 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






17. 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






18. A recurring group of notes - such as the four notes played at the beginning of (and restated throughout) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony






19. 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






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






21. 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






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. The organization of sound in time






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






31. 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)






32. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


33. 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






34. 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 -






35. 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






36. A large section of a lengthy composition






37. 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






38. 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






39. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






41. Staff - Clef - Measure and bar lines - Note values - Time signature/meter - Scale






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






43. ABACA






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






45. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






46. 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






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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