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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Use a double reed made of two pieces joined together






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






3. Music played by 1-20 performers






4. A work - usually identified by a number






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






6. 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






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






8. Refers to the unique sound and style of a composer - culture - country - or period in history - Compositions created around the same time period often have similar styles based upon the historical influences from that era






9. 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






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






11. 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






12. 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






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






14. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






16. 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






17. ABABA






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






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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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 -






24. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






25. 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






26. 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






27. (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






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






29. 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






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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






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






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






40. 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)






41. 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






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






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






44. 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






45. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






48. 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






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






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