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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Typically - a multi - movement instrumental work for solo keyboard - or keyboard and another instrument - or small chamber ensemble






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






3. When you play several different notes at the same time on a piano - you are using harmony - You can change how music sounds by...






4. 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






5. 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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. 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






10. 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






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






12. 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






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






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






15. Some of the mouthpieces are made up of a thin piece of wood - called a...






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






20. An ancient harp






21. The reed is used on the...






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






23. The organization of sound in time






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






25. The pattern of musical movement through time - What makes music move and flow - Measured in units of time and organized by sets or patterns that can be repeated - The way sounds beat within different lengths and accents that combine into patterns






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






27. 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






28. Music played by 1-20 performers






29. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






30. 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






31. 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






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






33. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






36. 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






37. ABACA






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






39. 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






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






41. 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






42. 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






43. A large section of a lengthy composition






44. 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 -






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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






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