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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. The reed is used on the...






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






3. 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






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






5. 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






6. String instruments are usually played with a bow - but they may also be plucked (________)






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






8. A type of German song






9. 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






10. 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






11. The organization of sound in time






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






13. 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






14. 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






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






16. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






17. 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






18. 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






19. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






22. ABACA






23. 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






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






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






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






27. Use a double reed made of two pieces joined together






28. 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)






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






30. A work - usually identified by a number






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






32. 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






33. Creating music






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. 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






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






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






41. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






43. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






44. 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






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






46. An ancient harp






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






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






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






50. Use a single reed made of one piece of wood