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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. The organization of sound in time






2. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






4. 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






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






6. 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






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






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






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






10. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






11. An ancient harp






12. 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






13. 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






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






15. ABACA






16. 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






17. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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






19. 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






20. 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






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






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






23. 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)






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






25. 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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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 -






30. 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






31. 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






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






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






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






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






36. 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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. 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






42. 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






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






44. 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






45. 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






46. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






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






49. 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






50. A type of German song







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