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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. 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 -






2. 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






3. 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






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






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






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






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






8. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






10. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






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






15. ABABA






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






17. Creating music






18. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






21. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






24. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






26. 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






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






28. 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






29. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






32. 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






33. 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






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






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






36. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






39. 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






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






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






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. A type of German song






44. 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






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






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






47. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






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






50. The reed is used on the...