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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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






3. The organization of sound in time






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






5. 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






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






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






9. ABACABA






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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. 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






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






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. 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 -






20. 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






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






22. An ancient harp






23. 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






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






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. 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






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






28. A work - usually identified by a number






29. 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






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






31. 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






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






33. Rebellion; unique sounds; usage of technology; electronic; difficult to quantify; nationalism; folk idiom was prevalent (e.g. - in Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody - Coplan's Appalachian Spring); widening gap between 'art' and popular music (Beatles) - Pol






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






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






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






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






39. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






48. A type of German song






49. 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






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