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CSET Domain 2 Performing Arts Music

Subjects : cset, performing-arts, music
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1. Creating music






2. Haydn - Mozart - and Beethoven






3. 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






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






5. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






6. 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






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






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






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






10. ABACA






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






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






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






15. 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






16. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






18. 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)






19. A large section of a lengthy composition






20. 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






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






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






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






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






25. 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






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






27. 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






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






29. 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






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






31. The faster the ________ - the higher the pitch






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






33. Make higher - pitched sounds - small in size






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






35. An ancient harp






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






37. A type of German song






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






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






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






41. The reed is used on the...






42. 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






43. 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






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






45. The organization of sound in time






46. 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






47. 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






48. (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






49. Several notes sounded together






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