2022 District Arts & Humanities

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What family of instruments includes the bassoon, clarinet, and flute?

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Woodwind instruments are a family of musical instruments that produce sound by the vibration of air in a tube. Examples include the bassoon, clarinet, and flute.

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What are the characteristics of melody in music?

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Melody involves ordered movement from pitch to pitch and includes elements such as range, scale, and contour.

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Who founded a dance troupe and a school and choreographed 'Revelations'?

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Alvin Ailey Jr. was an influential African American dancer and choreographer known for founding the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

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Which animal is often considered a trickster in Native American culture?

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The coyote is frequently depicted as a trickster in many Native American legends, embodying both divine and evil traits.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is a calliope?

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A calliope is a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam through large whistles, often associated with circuses and parades.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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What is the definition of timbre in music?

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Timbre refers to the quality or color of a musical sound that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or instruments.

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CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

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What is the role of form in music?

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Form in music refers to the structure or design of a musical composition, determining how different sections are organized.

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What does the term 'tonality' refer to in music?

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Tonality refers to the organization of music around a central note, known as the tonic, and the scale that accompanies it.

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What is the significance of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo?

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The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo was a ballet company that had a significant impact on the development of ballet in the United States and influenced many dancers.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

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What is the definition of percussion instruments?

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Percussion instruments are musical instruments that produce sound by being struck, shaken, or scraped, such as drums and tambourines.

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7