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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Creating music






2. 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






3. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


4. A large section of a lengthy composition






5. 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 -






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






7. String - woodwind - brass - percussion - keyboard - and electronic






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






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






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






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






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






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






14. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






15. The organization of sound in time






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






17. 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






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






19. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






22. 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)






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






24. 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






25. 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






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






27. 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






28. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






38. Most marches are performed at a rate of ____ beats per minute






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






40. 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






41. 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






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






43. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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