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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. 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






3. An ancient harp






4. A type of German song






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






6. 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






7. 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






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






9. 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






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






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






12. 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






13. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






14. The organization of sound in time






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






20. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. 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






26. 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






27. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






28. ABABA






29. Creating music






30. 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






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






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






34. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






35. 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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






43. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






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






50. ABACABA