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