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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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






11. An ancient harp






12. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






13. The unique tonal quality of a musical sound - The tone 'color' - It could be described as bright - shrill - brittle - or light; or it could be dull - harsh - forceful - or dark - makes one instrument sound different from another






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






15. 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






16. Several notes sounded together






17. The reed is used on the...






18. The organization of sound in time






19. 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






20. 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






21. 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






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






23. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






24. ABABA






25. 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






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






27. Creating music






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






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






30. 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






31. A machine that helps musicians adjust rates of speed (tempi) for faster or slower beats






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






33. 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






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






35. A type of German song






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






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






38. 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 -






39. 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






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






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






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






43. 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






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






45. 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






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






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






48. (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






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






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