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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






3. 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 -






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






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






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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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






10. ABACABA






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






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






20. 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






21. 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






22. ABACA






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






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






25. 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






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






27. Rebellion; unique sounds; usage of technology; electronic; difficult to quantify; nationalism; folk idiom was prevalent (e.g. - in Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody - Coplan's Appalachian Spring); widening gap between 'art' and popular music (Beatles) - Pol






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






29. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






30. 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






31. 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






32. A work - usually identified by a number






33. 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






34. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






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






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






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






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






41. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






42. (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






43. String - woodwind - brass - percussion - keyboard - and electronic






44. 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






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






46. 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






47. A type of German song






48. 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






49. 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






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






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