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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






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






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






7. Creating music






8. 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






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






10. 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






11. 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






12. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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13. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






15. 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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






21. Based upon a short theme called a subject - The ____ subject contains both rhythmic and melodic motifs - The opening of the ____ is announced by one voice alone - A second voice then restates the subject - usually on a different scale - A third and t






22. A type of German song






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






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






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






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






27. 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






28. 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






29. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






32. ABACABA






33. 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






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






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






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






37. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






40. Several notes sounded together






41. A work - usually identified by a number






42. Some percussion instruments require tuning (e.g. - _____) - while others are untuned (e.g. - cymbals and castanets)






43. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






45. 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






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






47. 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






48. 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






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






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