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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






8. 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






9. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






10. 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)






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






12. 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






13. 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






14. The organization of sound in time






15. A large section of a lengthy composition






16. Creating music






17. Music played by 1-20 performers






18. 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






19. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






20. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






21. 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






22. 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






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






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






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






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






27. An ancient harp






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






29. (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






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






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






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






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. 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






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






46. A type of German song






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






48. 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






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






50. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass