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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






9. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






11. The reed is used on the...






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. 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






16. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






17. A work - usually identified by a number






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






19. A type of German song






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






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






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






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






27. 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)






28. 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






29. Music played by 1-20 performers






30. (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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. An ancient harp






36. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






41. 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






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






43. 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






44. 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






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






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






47. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






48. The organization of sound in time






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






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