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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. A large section of a lengthy composition






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






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






7. Several notes sounded together






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






9. Creating music






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






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






12. ABACABA






13. Music played by 1-20 performers






14. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






17. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






19. 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






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






21. These curvy - wooden - shaped bodies are the largest family of the orchestra - Strings stretch over the body and neck of the instrument and attach to small ornamental heads where they are tuned by turning pegs






22. 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)






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






24. 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






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






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






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






28. The organization of sound in time






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






30. (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






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






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






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






34. 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






35. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






36. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






38. 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






39. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. 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






44. The reed is used on the...






45. Instrument playing aids in understanding the concepts of sound - pitch - rhythm - and so on






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






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






48. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






50. An ancient harp