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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Historical themes: spread of Christianity - development in Europe; the Crusades; the rise of universities; the influence of Islam; this was the longest period






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






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






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






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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. Usually consists of four movements that are intended to stir up a wide range of emotions through contrasts in tempo and mood






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






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






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






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






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






21. The reed is used on the...






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






23. An ancient harp






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






28. Several notes sounded together






29. 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






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






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






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






33. 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






34. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






35. 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






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






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






38. ABACA






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






48. 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






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






50. A large section of a lengthy composition