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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. 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






2. 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 -






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






4. Several notes sounded together






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






6. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






10. 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






11. 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






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






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






14. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






15. 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






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






17. 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






18. 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






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






20. 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






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






22. ABABA






23. Music played by 1-20 performers






24. The reed is used on the...






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






26. 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)






27. 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






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






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






30. An ancient harp






31. 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






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. ABACA






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






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






36. 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






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






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






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






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






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






42. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






43. 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






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






45. A type of German song






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






47. 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






48. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


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






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