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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. 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)






5. ABACA






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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






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






11. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






13. 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






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






15. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






17. An ancient harp






18. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






20. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






21. 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






22. Several notes sounded together






23. 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






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






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






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






27. A large section of a lengthy composition






28. ABABA






29. Creating music






30. Formed by barlines (vertical lines on the staff) and contains a set number of beats as determined by the time signature






31. 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






32. 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






33. 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






34. Students should compare their listening and playing exercises - Students should be encouraged to verbalize their musical analysis






35. A work - usually identified by a number






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






37. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






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






45. Vocal cords and musical instruments produce vibrations in the air; as the frequency of these vibrations change...






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






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






48. 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






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






50. ABACABA