Music exam 1
qualities of music
-universal -motion -art -functional -expressive -sound and silence
Why were European influences dominant in early American music? Select all answers that are true.
Early religious, folk, and popular song traditions derived from mainland Europe. Early settlers had little exposure to Native American traditions. Native American music was deemed primitive, and thus unworthy, by European settlers. American settlers were exposed to European classical music through travel.
Simple gifts: Ballet Utilitairan: Setting: Purpose
Utilitairan: arranged by aaron copland for the ballet appalachian spring Setting: a ballet company theatre Purpose: embellish and accompany the choreography
The music of George Gershwin is best described as
a merging of classical, symphony, popular, and operatic styles.
The component of the music industry that uses music to sell products and services is known as
advertising
In a band, chorus, or orchestra, the primary interpreter of a musical work is the.
conductor
In music, __ is created when there is a departure from an initial theme.
contrast
The language, customs, social views, artistry, and lifestyles of ethnic groups are known as
cultural characteristics.
When a piece of music changes key, it has gone through.
modulation
A ____ is the smallest grouping of notes that has an identifiable character.
motive
meditative
music created to promote inner healing -"I surrender" matt crocker
changing functions of music
music has a wonderful flexibly and attractiveness that enables it to shift from one social function to another
Access to electricity is scarce.
music is mainly performed by unamplfied instruments
settings
music takes place in a variety of settings each of which effect the function
background
music that people are supposed to hear but not listen to while they are engaged in some other activity elevator music
The field of _____is an example of how music can serve a functional purpose, rather than an aesthetic one.
music therapy
Art is seen as separate from daily life.
musical concerts are preformed in concert halls
Any system of written symbols that instructs a performer how to play a piece of music is called.
notation
hymn
religious song or poem typically of praise to god or a god
When designing a musical space, an engineer will try to balance certain principles, such as resonance and
reverberation
ceremonial
secular or religious must has ben used to enhance... in all cultures and music is often composed especially to accompany religious rites "requiem Mass" Mozart
religious movement founded in 1772 by ann lee
shakers
Although sounds form the basis of a musical piece, the presence of ___ is just as important to the overall effect.
silence
Many composers and performers recognize the importance of ______ as a compositional technique, rather than as only a rest from sound.
silence
Jewel
simple gifts purpose: old: ceremonial New: art music
hearing
the faculty of perceiving sounds
Music
the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession in combination and in temporal relationships to produce a composition having unitity
music
the science or art of ordering tones or sounds in succession in compensation and in temporal relationships to produce composition having unity and continuity
A ___ is a complete (or relatively complete) musical idea.
theme
Utilitarian
used to help synchronize the movement or labor of groups of people to make mundane task more efficient and pleasant "Whiskey is the life of man"
motivational
used to motivate and create unity of purpose in crowds "freedom to play"
The entire range of frequencies sounding at once is called
white noise.
Scholars of the role music plays in cultures are known as
ethnomusicologists
The process by which a culture assimilates, blends with, or adapts to the characteristics and practices of other cultures is called culturalization.
false
The shape or structure of a musical piece is called its.
form
functions of music -ceremonial: religious ritual -meditative: worship service -utilitarian: work song -motivational: marching band, protest music -background: elevator music -entertainment/art: concert
functions of music
listening
give ones attention to sound make an effort to hear something
Because music moves through time, all music has sounds that occur
horizontally
why=
how + where
martha graham
1894-1991 american modern dancer, choregrapher reshaped american dance and is still taught today purpose: Old:ceremonial New: Utilitarian
Some immigrant groups have merged with the mainstream of American society while retaining the songs, dances, instruments, and other aspects of their cultures. What is the term for this merging process?
Assimilation
Simple gifts: shaker Hymn Cermeonal: Setting: Purpose
Cermonial: orginal hymn composed by elder josepeh brackett setting: shaker worsihp service accompanied a dance purpose: crease an atmosphere of worship and peity
Which of the following is not a function of music?
Engineering
Simple gifts: Orchestral suit Entertainment: Setting: Purpose
Entertainment: arranged by aaron copland from the original ballet score as a piece fro orchestra alone Setting: symphony hall Purpose: to be enjoyed by the audience for its own sake
What is music?
Sound and silence organized in time An art that can suggest feelings and images
A greater respect for the lifestyles, traditions, values, and arts of nations and cultures can be achieved through
a global perspective.
Frequency, range, echo, graphic equalization, and signal-to-noise ratio are principles of
acoustics
The science of sound and the physical basis of music is called
acoustics
he science of sound is called.
acoustics
dramatic suite
an arrangement of excerots from a larger dramatic work
arron copland
appalachian spring: balllet for martha
A kind of musical tension, _____ is created by sounds that are unstable and uncomfortable. This tension is usually resolved with ___, which offers stability and repose.
dissonance consonance
Jonathan Goldman
dolphin dreams
How long a pitch lasts is referred to as
duration
An American style of music that developed from the merging of the songs and dances of Anglo-Americans with those of Creoles is called
jazz
the shakers
members of a religious movement in 1772 by a young married women named lee mother ann. their beliefs in the second coming of christ, their worship series which encourage spiritual ecstasy and the element of gender equality put them outside mainstream chhristan ideology music and dance were important elements in theier worship services during which the inner light was said to enter the being and the person would pass out
language
method of human communication either spoken or written
All sounds have
pitch, duration, loudness, and tone quality.
The rate of speed of sound waves is perceived as
pitch.
The music of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Bob Dylan is best described as
popular music that became part of the folk music tradition.
There is a great emphasis on youth culture.
the music is pop with many contemporary influences
The community is very intolerant of outside influences.
the music is strongly traditional
Spirituality is an important part of daily life.
the music is written and performed with the intention of inducing a trance state
Most of the communication between people is through talking and verbal conversation.
the music language is taught orally
The community is made up of people from different races, religions, nationalities, and genders.
the musical language is a new fusion of elements and styles
bone flute
the neanderthal, earliest musical instrument 4-080000 years old. Bear femur, discovered in 1995
simple gifts
tis the gift to be simple, tis the gift to be free, tis the gift to come down where you ought to be, and when we find ourselves in the place just right, twill be in the valley of love and delight when true simplicity is gained, to bow and bend we shan't be ashamed, to turn, turn will be our delight, tl turning , we come round right
Copyright law was established in 1909.
true
Most of America's popular and classical music is based on the traditions of
western Europe.
