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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Formed by barlines (vertical lines on the staff) and contains a set number of beats as determined by the time signature






2. 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






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






4. 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






5. 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






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






8. 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






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






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






11. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






13. A type of German song






14. 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






15. 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






16. 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






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






18. 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






19. 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






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






21. The symbol at the beginning of each staff indicating the pitch or the range of sounds that should be played






22. 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






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






24. 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






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






26. 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






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






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






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






30. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






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






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






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






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. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






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






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






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






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






42. 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






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






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






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






47. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






48. The organization of sound in time






49. Creating music






50. 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