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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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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. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






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






5. 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






6. A recurring group of notes - such as the four notes played at the beginning of (and restated throughout) Beethoven's Fifth Symphony






7. A work - usually identified by a number






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






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






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






11. 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






12. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






13. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






17. ABACA






18. 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






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






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






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






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






23. Several notes sounded together






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






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






26. 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






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






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






29. 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






30. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






32. 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






33. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






34. Creating music






35. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass

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36. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






38. 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






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






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






41. (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






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






43. 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






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






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






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






47. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






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