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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Puccini (Italian) and his operas Madama Butterfly and La Boh






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






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






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






6. Music played by 1-20 performers






7. 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






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






9. Two or more tones played simultaneously that support the melody and give music texture or mood - A group of notes that are played behind the melody






10. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






12. 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






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






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






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






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






17. 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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. ABABA






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






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






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






25. If the tempo is fast - the mood of the music changes to reflect more...






26. The reed is used on the...






27. Rhythm is a steady pulse (___) - but it can also have different kinds of ____s (i.e. - some stronger or longer)






28. 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






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






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






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






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






33. 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






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






35. 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 -






36. An ancient harp






37. 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






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






39. A work - usually identified by a number






40. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






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






44. 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






45. 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






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






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






48. 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






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






50. 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