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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






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






3. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






4. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






5. (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






6. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


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. 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






9. Creating music






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






11. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






14. The sound produced by an individual instrument or singer - Each family of instruments and type of instrument is distinct from all others






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






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






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






19. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






21. 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






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






23. ABACA






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






25. A type of German song






26. The reed is used on the...






27. 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






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






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






30. 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)






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






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






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






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






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 relaxation






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






38. The organization of sound in time






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






40. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






42. 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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






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






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






50. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch