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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. Several notes sounded together






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






4. 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






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






6. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






7. The reed is used on the...






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






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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






14. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






15. 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






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






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






18. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






19. The sound produced by an individual instrument or singer - Each family of instruments and type of instrument is distinct from all others






20. Music played by 1-20 performers






21. A large section of a lengthy composition






22. 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






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






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






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






26. An ancient harp






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






29. 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






30. 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






31. 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






32. ABACA






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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






38. ABABA






39. 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






40. ABACABA






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






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






43. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






44. 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






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






46. 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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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