Music 102 Chapter 2
which of the following describes a cadence
-a point of rest -a point of release of tension -a point of energy moving forward
select the correct designation descriptions from the form a b a c
-the a represents the main theme -the b and c are different, contrasting themes
what are the music related areas studied by acoustical engineers and scientists
-the physical principals of sound -acoustical design of concert halls and recording studios -principals of musical instrument construction
a motive is strictly a melodic device in a composition
False
what creates heartbeat music
a steady pulse or beat
the element of music most listeners respond to immediately is a strong rhythmic
beat
a change of tonal centers that create a feeling of expectation and uncertainty followed by a calming return to the original key describes a
modulation
the change from one key to another is the course of a single piece or movement is called
modulation
the function of rhythm is to
move music through time
the definition of music as sound and silence organized in time is
objective definition of music
metric, non-metric, mixed meter
organization of rhythmic pulses..., a weak pulse..., a clear pulse
composers create a written version of a piece of music called a which performers use to make the actual music
score
cohesion and unity in a piece of music is created by
symmetrical rhythmic patterns and repetition of musical ideas
what is acoustics
the science of sound
the section of a popular song that maintains the same melody but changes the lyrics is called
the verse
responses to music can cross cultural boundaries
true
explain why music exists in all cultures
emotional healing force, great entertainment, powerful emotional stimulant, method of communication
a symphony orchestra will always be louder than a string quartet
false
what is the element of music that deals with chords which are vertical structures of notes that sound simultaneously
harmony
the term passive applies to which of the following listening situations
hearing music in dentists hearing music is elevators listening to the radio while driving
what should you do to develop perceptive listening skills?
-compare different style and genres to music you already know -learn why the music was created and what purposes or audience does it serve -describe your reactions to music that you listen to -describe what you hear in words
what are the music realted areas studied by acoustical engineers and scientists
-principals of musical instrument construction -the physical principals of sound -acoustical design of concert halls and recording studios
a musical composition
-sometimes is static and seems suspended in time -might move forward to clear conclusion with emotional drive energy -moves forward in time, like a movie
the difference between an open and closes cadence is that
an open cadence wants to move on, a closes cadence feels like an ending
the way a person creates music is
by selecting musical elements that are then organized affected by the culture of his time
what is the term that describes sounds that are often harsh, unsettling and require movement to a more stable sound
dissonance
music that is not notated but created spontaneously by the performer is
improvised
the beginning music student can study which musical elements in order to become a more perceptive listener
learn to recognize the timbres of the instruments and voices the duration, organization and tempo of rhythmic pulses the range and motion of the pitches the use of dynamic changes
Creatively using duration, pitch, loudness and tone quality creates the characteristics of
melody, rhythm and harmony
the durations of the musical events in a musical work are determined by a rate of speed known as
tempo
the term dynamics refers to
volume of music