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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Ttwo other string instruments that are not considered part of the string section of the orchestra; they are often plucked rather than bowed






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






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






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






5. 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






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






7. A large section of a lengthy composition






8. 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 -






9. 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






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






11. 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






12. 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






13. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






15. 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)






16. 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






17. Creating music






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






19. 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






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






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






22. A work - usually identified by a number






23. 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






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






25. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






26. 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






27. 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






28. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






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






32. 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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






39. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






48. An ancient harp






49. (Staves) - A set of five horizontal lines and four spaces - This is where notes are positioned - The higher the note on a staff - the higher the pitch






50. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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