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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. The treble clef for the higher range of notes - and the bass clef for the lower range of notes






2. 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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






18. ABACABA






19. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






20. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






21. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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22. ABABA






23. The reed is used on the...






24. 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






25. 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)






26. 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






27. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






29. 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






30. A type of German song






31. Musical selections should be chosen based on the physical development of students' voices - Listening while singing should be encouraged to develop interpretive skills and understanding of the structure and elements of music






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






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






34. ABACA






35. 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






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






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






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






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






40. 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






41. A large section of a lengthy composition






42. 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






43. 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






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. 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






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






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






48. Creating music






49. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






50. When you play several different notes at the same time on a piano - you are using harmony - You can change how music sounds by...