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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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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Presto: very fast - Allegro: fast - Moderato: moderate - Adagio: slow - Largo: very slow






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






3. An ancient harp






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






5. 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






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






7. ABACABA






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






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






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






11. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






12. 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






13. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






14. A type of German song






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






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






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






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






19. 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






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






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






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






23. 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






24. Several notes sounded together






25. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






26. 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






27. 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






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






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






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






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






32. ABABA






33. The reed is used on the...






34. 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






35. 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






36. The organization of sound in time






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






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






40. 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






41. ABACA






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






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






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






49. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






50. 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