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






2. Often associated with being part of a family - As in human families - the instruments are related to each other Instruments within a family are often manufactured from the same types of materials






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






4. 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






5. ABABA






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






7. 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






8. The treble clef for the higher range of notes - and the bass clef for the lower range of notes






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. 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






11. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






12. 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






13. ABACA






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






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






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






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






18. The organization of sound in time






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






20. A major orchestral piece with solo voices and chorus






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






22. 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






23. (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






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






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






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






27. A large section of a lengthy composition






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






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






30. 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






31. 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






32. 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






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






34. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






42. ABACABA






43. Music played by 1-20 performers






44. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






45. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






47. 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






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






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






50. The reed is used on the...