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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. 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)






2. 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






3. Creating music






4. The slower the vibration - the _____ the pitch






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






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






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






8. 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






9. ABABA






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






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






12. Homophony (a single melodic line and an accompaniment); simpler textures and melodies; expansion of textures - melodies - and variation. String quartet (two violins viola - and cello); Haydn 'the father' of the string quartet; orchestral symphony (or






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






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






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






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






17. 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






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






19. 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






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






21. 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






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






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






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






25. The organization of sound in time






26. An ancient harp






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






28. 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






29. 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






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






31. String - woodwind - brass - and percussion






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






33. 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






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






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






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






37. 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






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






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






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






41. Produce low - rich sounds - large in size






42. 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 -






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. 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






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






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






47. 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






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






49. 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






50. Presto: very fast - Allegro: fast - Moderato: moderate - Adagio: slow - Largo: very slow