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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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






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






4. A type of German song






5. 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






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






7. The organization of sound in time






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






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






10. 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






11. 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 -






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






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






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






15. 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






16. ABACABA






17. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






20. 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






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






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






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






24. 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






25. 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






26. An ancient harp






27. 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






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






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






30. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






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






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






35. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. 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






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






44. 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)






45. The unique tonal quality of a musical sound - The tone 'color' - It could be described as bright - shrill - brittle - or light; or it could be dull - harsh - forceful - or dark - makes one instrument sound different from another






46. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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47. ABABA






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






49. 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






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