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






2. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






4. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






5. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






8. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






11. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






14. Several notes sounded together






15. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






16. 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






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






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






19. The reed is used on the...






20. Music played by 1-20 performers






21. 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






22. 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






23. A work - usually identified by a number






24. 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






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






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






27. 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






28. The pace of the beat - The speed at which a composer desires his musical composition to be performed - Measured by the number of beats per minute - The faster the _____ - the more beats per minute






29. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






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






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






34. (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






35. 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






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






37. 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)






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






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






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






42. 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






43. 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






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






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






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






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






48. 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






49. 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






50. 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