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MUS 362 Review Test

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what characteristics make up the instrumentalist, and in what propprotion do they make him/her up?
-50% technician
-50% musician
what characters make up the vocalist and in what proportion do they make him/her up?
-33.3% technician
-33.3% musician
-33.3% actor/actress
for what aspect of music must vocalists provide drama?
-the lyrics
from whom will most non-music students receive their vocal instruction?
-from their choir directors
what is the purpose of the conductor?
-The purpose of the conductor is to motivate and inspire his/her ensemble members to play and perform better than they would without his/her leadership.
how much of what people hear is based on what they see?
-people base 90% of what they hear on what they see
what are the three basic styles of conducting?
1. espressivo legato
2. non legato
3. non-espressivo
what are the types of non legato conducting?
-stop beat
-light bounce
what are the types of stop beat conducting?
-staccato
-marcato
what is the main difference between staccato conducting and marcato conducting?
-staccato is used at softer dynamics while marcato is used at louder dynamics
what are some important characteristics of the plane of conducting?
-the plane of conducting should be lower for vocalists than it is for instrumentalists
-generally speaking, the plane shouldn't move
What should a conductor be in relation to his own body?
-The conductor should be completely self aware.
ictus
-the point at which the beat hits the plane of conducting
what elements characterize the horizontal plane of conducting?
-line
-phrasing
-beauty
what elements characterize the vertical axis of conducting?
-power
-control
-core
what three musical elements are handled at the core position?
-fermatas
-ritardandi
-subdivisions of beats
what are the steps of the "full stop" fermata?
-stop at the core on the beat of the fermata
-cut with the left hand
-prep (on the same beat as the fermata) and continue
name the 6 major dynamics and their sizes
-pp = softball
-p = volleyball
-mp = basketball
-mf = conductor's box (eyes to belt, shoulder to shoulder)
-f = breaks the conductor's box
-ff = explodes the conductor's box while maintaining control and musicality
are dynamics digital or analogous?
-analogous
how does conducting height change in relation to dynamics?
-the softer the dynamic the higher the gesture; the gesture is placed closer to the eyes so the ensemble will focus on them.
what is the proper position for the elbow?
-4:00
What are the steps of the Partial Stop Fermata?
-complete and absolute stop with the right hand
-cut with the left hand while simultaneously prepping with the right hand
-the music continues
What are the steps of the No Stop Fermata?
-complete and absolute stop with the right hand
-prep beat with the right hand (reiterate the fermata beat just a little
What word is associated with the right hand?
-"go"
What word is associated with the left hand?
-"stop"
What must the conductor consider for his own personal prep?
-mood
-stance
-tempo
-dynamics
-who actually starts
-score ready
-musicians ready/ eye contact
-meter
-breath
-articulation; conducting style
-personal focus
What are the components of the (beginning) prep beat?
-eye contact
-tempo
-mood
-dynamics
-articulation and style
-occurs on beat prior to the beginning of the piece
-breath
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