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14 Cards in this Set
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When was the baroque period?
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1600 - 1750
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Name some key features of the baroque period.
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Simple, diatonic melodies. Sudden changes in dynamics ornaments, mainly string instruments and bass continuo.
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When was Handel born?
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1685
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What is an oratorio?
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large-scale composition for soloists, choir and orchestra.
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When was Messiah composed?
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1741
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Where was Messiah originally performed?
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In concert halls and theatres
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Instrumentation?
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sopranos, altons, tenors and basses. Accompanied by strings and continuo. Orchestra often doubles vocal lines.
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Strucutre?
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Ritornello, no set form but different combinations of four motifs.
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Melody?
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1. Altos in A major.
2. Tenors with descending sequence and melisma on 'revealed'. 3. Altos with repeating figure. 4. Tenors and basses most on A, sounds solemn. |
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Rhythm?
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In 3/4, allegro until general pause then last three bars Adagio.
Many heiolas eg bars 9-10 |
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Tonality?
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A major, modulates to E major (dominant) and B major (supertonic). Ends with pagal cadence.
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Harmony?
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Diatonic
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Texture?
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Alternates between homophonic and contrapuntal with short monophonic section. Use of imitation and variation.
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Word Setting?
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Mixture of syllabic and melismatic word setting, and repition adding clarity.
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