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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. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






7. 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






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






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






10. 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






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






12. 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






13. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


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






15. 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 -






16. 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






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






18. A work - usually identified by a number






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






23. A large section of a lengthy composition






24. (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






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






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






27. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






28. A type of German song






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






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






31. 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






32. 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






33. 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






34. 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






35. The reed is used on the...






36. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






38. The organization of sound in time






39. 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






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






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






42. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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. ABACABA






46. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






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






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






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