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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Some percussion instruments require tuning (e.g. - _____) - while others are untuned (e.g. - cymbals and castanets)






2. 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






3. ABACABA






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






5. A type of German song






6. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






7. 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






8. 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






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






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






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






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






13. 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






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






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






17. The organization of sound in time






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






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






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






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






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






23. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






25. A rhythmic effect produced when the expected rhythmic pattern is deliberately upset






26. 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






27. 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






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






34. 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






35. Creating music






36. 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






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






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






39. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






40. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






44. Music played by 1-20 performers






45. 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 -






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






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






48. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






50. 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