Lesson 7.5 Musical Decision in Performing For Others

What is a conductor?

• the free treatment of tempo

• the director of an orchestra, choir, or other performing group

• a person who writes music, especially as a professional occupation

• a musician who reworks existing musical material

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When does a conductor identify the downbeat?

• At the beginning of every beat

• At the beginning of beat one only

• Only on syncopated beats

• Only on the upbeat

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What is the purpose of a conductor ending their conducting patterns on an upbeat?

• To conduct beats 2, 3, 4, or more in a measure.

• To end with an upbeat that prepares them for the downbeat.

• To express the free treatment of tempo within a phrase.

• To make the conducting sound happier.

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What does rubato mean?

• Combinations of long and short sounds that convey a sense of movement

• The pace with which music moves

• juxtaposing two or more different rhythms.

• The free treatment of tempo within a musical phrase.

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Conductors ONLY purpose is to keep the beat for an orchestra, choir, or band.

• True

• False

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