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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






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






3. ABACABA






4. 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






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






6. ABACA






7. A large section of a lengthy composition






8. 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






9. 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






10. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






12. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






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






24. An ancient harp






25. 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






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






27. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






31. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






32. 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






33. 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






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






35. 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






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






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






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






39. 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






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






41. ABABA






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






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






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






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






46. 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






47. 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






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






49. 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






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