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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. An instrumental ensemble composed of strings - woodwinds - brass - and percussion






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






3. The pace of the beat - The speed at which a composer desires his musical composition to be performed - Measured by the number of beats per minute - The faster the _____ - the more beats per minute






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






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






6. 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






7. Middle Ages/Medieval Music style - named after Pope Gregory I - was a melody set to sacred Latin texts. This monophonic style music (one melodic line and no accompaniment) was the official music of the Roman Catholic church






8. Polyphonic emphasis on harmony (in which two or more notes are sounded simultaneously as in a chord); sacred (liturgical - such as masses); secular (madrigals/songs)






9. 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 -






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






11. 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






12. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






15. Several notes sounded together






16. 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






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






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






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






20. 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






21. ABABA






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






23. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






26. The pattern of musical movement through time - What makes music move and flow - Measured in units of time and organized by sets or patterns that can be repeated - The way sounds beat within different lengths and accents that combine into patterns






27. ABACABA






28. 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






29. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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






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






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






35. 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






36. Music played by 1-20 performers






37. ABACA






38. (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






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. 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






41. An ancient harp






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






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






44. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






45. Creating music






46. 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






47. Composers Chopin - Liszt - Berlioz - Mendelssohn - and Schumann; style was expressive - melody prominent - and folk music was used to express cultural identity






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






49. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


50. A type of German song