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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






3. ABACA






4. Several notes sounded together






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






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






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






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






9. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






12. An ancient harp






13. Music played by 1-20 performers






14. 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






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






16. 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






17. 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






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






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






20. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






21. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


22. 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






23. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






24. 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






25. Puccini (Italian) and his operas Madama Butterfly and La Boh






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






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






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






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






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






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






32. 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






33. 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 -






34. 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






35. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






36. Creating music






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






38. 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






39. 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






40. 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






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






42. 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






43. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






44. 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






45. A type of German song






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






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






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






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






50. 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