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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






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






3. 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






4. Rhythm is a steady pulse (___) - but it can also have different kinds of ____s (i.e. - some stronger or longer)






5. 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






6. A large section of a lengthy composition






7. The organization of sound in time






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






9. 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






10. Creating music






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






12. Several notes sounded together






13. 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






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






15. 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






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






17. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






22. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






23. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






25. Music played by 1-20 performers






26. 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






27. 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






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






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






30. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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. 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 -






33. ABACA






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






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






46. An ancient harp






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. 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