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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Opera (staged dramatic vocal music and entertainment) - orchestra - ballet - and sonata (solo instrument with accompaniment)






2. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






5. 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






6. Several notes sounded together






7. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






9. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






10. 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 -






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






12. (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






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. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






26. The organization of sound in time






27. An ancient harp






28. 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






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






30. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






31. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






38. ABACA






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






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






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






42. 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






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






44. A type of German song






45. 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






46. 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






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






48. 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)






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. ABACABA