Midterm

Question 1

List 3 of the 5 things a preparatory beat can use.

Answer 1

Hands
Arms
Body
Face
Head

Question 2

List 3 of the 5 things a preparatory beat indicates.

Answer 2

Tempo
Dynamic level
Style 
Who/what instruments are playing
On what beat it begins

Question 3

When would you mirror your hands?

Answer 3

Starting ensemble from ready position
Stopping ensemble at the end of a section
When the size of the ensemble is extremely large
When time and tempo are tenuous
Music needs to hand to handle the spatial requirements to communicate the movement

Question 4

T/F A conductors technique on the podium is as individualized as his/her own personal signature.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

List 3 of the 5 things the cut off beat should indicate.

Answer 5

Tempo
Dynamic marking
Style
Beat the music ends on
Who/what is to stop playing

Question 6

List 3 of the 6 things the left hand is visually responsible for:

Answer 6

Cueing
Expressive dynamics
Illustrating style
Enhancing the mood 
Shaping a phrase 
Beating time

Question 7

Explain the Ictus and why it’s important.

Answer 7

Ictus is the attack.

Question 8

T/F The conductor is afforded the luxury of using words to communicate the musical intent to the listeners?

Answer 8

False

Question 9

_______ is one of the most revealing visible clues to a persons personality.

Answer 9

Posture

Question 10

Describe the cut off gesture.

Answer 10

“c’s” starting on the outside of the body coming in toward the body.

Question 11

List 2 of the 4 reasons for employing the cuing gesture.

Answer 11

Alert performers of approaching entrance
Assist performers with an entrance after being in an extended amount of measures resting
To highlight anf enhance musical motive
Visually guide performers through transitional sections of the music

Question 12

T/F A cue does not have a preparatory beat.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

List the other means/ways to use the left hand when conducting:

Answer 13

Motion of the backwards “C”
Outward/inward direction
Straight forward motion on the beat
Straight up lifting motion on the beat

Question 14

T/F The use of facial expressions is the most personal of all gestures

Answer 14

True

Question 15

Explain why the use of facial expressions is so important.

Answer 15

It shows that the conductor is in it. If they are in it, you’ll get in it.

Question 16

What are some ways to minimize confusion and possible discipline problems during a rehearsal?

Answer 16

Keep the rehearsal moving. No dead space.

Question 17

Why is it important to use the piano to teach parts if you are vocally insecure.

Answer 17

Keeps the pitch correct and exact.

Question 18

The conductor should be concerned with the quality of sound produced by the choir by being aware of _____ notes, correcting initial problems and addressing the issue of dynamics and working to achieve a good _____ between parts.

Answer 18

Wrong

Blend