Bachelor of Music Flashcards
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In a typical BM program, what is the primary purpose of a 'jury' examination?
Answer: A formal performance evaluation before a faculty panel assessing applied instrument or voice progress
Jury exams are end-of-semester or end-of-year performances evaluated by multiple faculty members to assess applied music progress.
When performing a Baroque piece on modern instruments, the practice of adding ornaments such as trills and mordents based on the style period is an example of:
Answer: Historically informed performance practice (HIP)
Historically informed performance practice (HIP) applies period-appropriate techniques, ornamentation, and stylistic conventions to the performance of early music.
Which conducting gesture pattern is used for music in 3/4 time?
Answer: Down, right, up (triangular pattern)
The standard three-beat conducting pattern is a triangular motion: down on beat 1, out to the right on beat 2, and up on beat 3.
A BM student specializing in music education is typically required to complete which additional professional requirement beyond music courses?
Answer: Student teaching practicum in a K-12 school setting
BM music education students must complete supervised student teaching in public or private K-12 schools as part of state teacher certification requirements.
In orchestral audition settings, what term describes the excerpt played behind a screen to ensure unbiased judging?
Answer: Blind audition
Blind auditions use a screen to conceal the performer's identity from the judging panel, promoting unbiased selection based solely on sound.
Which term describes the technique of playing string instrument notes by plucking the strings rather than bowing?
Answer: Pizzicato
Pizzicato (abbreviated 'pizz.') indicates the performer should pluck the strings with a finger rather than use the bow.
In standard Western music pedagogy, what is 'solfège' primarily used to train?
Answer: Sight-singing and ear training by assigning syllables to scale degrees
Solfège assigns syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti) to scale degrees, helping musicians internalize pitch relationships for sight-singing and aural skills.