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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. String instruments are usually played with a bow - but they may also be plucked (________)






2. Staff - Clef - Measure and bar lines - Note values - Time signature/meter - Scale






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






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






5. 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






6. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






8. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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9. 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






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






11. ABACABA






12. 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






13. A type of German song






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






15. 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 -






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






17. (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






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. ABABA






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






29. 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






30. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






32. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






35. 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






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






37. Dynamics - Harmony - Pitch - Rhythm - Tempo - Tone - Timbre






38. 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






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






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






41. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






43. Several notes sounded together






44. 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






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






46. Creating music






47. An ancient harp






48. 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






49. 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






50. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus