MTTC 099 - Music Education Test Study Guide 2023 verified

MTTC 099 - Music Education Test Study Guide 2023 verified Pure vowel sounds in choral - correct answer a, e, i, o, and u. RAISE THE SOFT PALLET What are key elements of a unified ensemble performance? - correct answer Tuning, balance, phrasing, articulation, and cut-offs need to be unified. How should a teacher adjust choral balance? - correct answer Make sure the chorus in not top-heavy (More soprano/alto) or bottom-heavy (More tenor/bass). Define "Classical" singing timbre - correct answer In classical singing, the mouth cavity is trained to have a high palate as in a yawn to create open, formal sound. They are encouraged to create a rich, wide vibrato to add color to the singing tone. They also focus on producing pure vowel tones and clear consonants. Define "Popular" singing timbre - correct answer Much more flexibility in shape of mouth and they adjust high and low palates for different vocal sounds. Less vibrato. There are a variety of sounds, timbres, and techniques such as rasp, growl, and edge. Vocal ranges for men: - correct answer Chest, head, and falsetto Vocal ranges for women - correct answer Chest, middle, and head What affects dynamics when playing a stringed instrument? - correct answer The speed and pressure of the bow What is the bass note order of triad/7th chord inversions? - correct answer Root, 3rd (1st inv), 5th (2nd Inv), and 7th (3rd inv) Give the RN for an Authentic Cadence - correct answer V-I or v-i What makes a IAC different than a PAC? - correct answer An imperfect authentic cadence does not have the V to I in the bass, but does have V to I chords. Give the RN for a Plagal Cadence (Amen)? - correct answer IV-I or iv-i Plagal Cadence is associated with what religious word? - correct answer Amen: Plagal cadences are found in many hymns set to the word amen. Give the RN to the 2 types of DECEPTIVE CADENCES - correct answer V-VI (V-vi) or V-IV (V-iv) What is another name for a deceptive cadence? - correct answer An interrupted cadence because it prolongs the ending when we want to here 5 to 1 What is a half cadence? - correct answer Cadence on the dominant harmony. The most common is I-64 to V 3 minor 3rds makes what kind of chord? - correct answer A diminished seventh chord What does m+m+M make? - correct answer A half diminished seventh chord What does M+m+m make? - correct answer A Major Minor seventh chord What does M3rd+m3rd+M3rd make? - correct answer A Major 7th Chord What does m3rd+M3rd+m3rd make? - correct answer Minor 7th chord Which note is changed in the harmonic minor scale? - correct answer The 7th scale degree is raised by a half step