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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. A musical form whose main feature is the return of the main theme - which alternates with secondary themes






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






3. 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






4. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






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






6. 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






7. 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






8. 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






9. 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






10. 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






11. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






13. Creating music






14. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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. Several notes sounded together






18. 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






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






20. Music played by 1-20 performers






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






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






23. 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






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






25. 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)






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






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






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






29. ABACA






30. 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






31. The reed is used on the...






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






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






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






35. Violin - viola - cello - and double bass


36. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






37. 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






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






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






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






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






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






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






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






45. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






46. 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






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






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






49. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






50. ABABA