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25 Cards in this Set
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Who is 'The Glory of The Lord' composed by ? |
Handel |
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What is 'And the Glory of the Lord' ? |
It is a chorus taken from Handel's oratorio Messiah. |
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What is an oratorio ? |
It is a musical setting of a of religious words for chorus, orchestra and soloists. |
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When was it written ? |
1741 |
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Which choir is it written for ? |
An SATB choir |
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Where are the words taken from and what are try about ? |
The words are taken from the prophecies of the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. |
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How long did it take for Handel to compose it ? |
Just over three weeks |
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During what musical period was Messiah written ? |
The Baroque period. |
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Which movement is 'An the Glory of the Lord' ? |
It is the fourth movement and the first time in the price of work that the choir sings. |
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Which movement is 'An the Glory of the Lord' ? |
It is the fourth movement and the first time in the price of work that the choir sings. |
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In what key is this price written? |
A major |
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At what tempo is the piece played ? |
Allegro |
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At what tempo is the piece played ? |
Allegro |
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Give two features of the piece that make it sound joyous. |
Major key, fast tempo |
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What does Monophonic mean? |
The same line of notes and rhythm played by one or more people. |
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Why does Polyphonic mean ? |
Two or more melodic lines of relatively equal importance are performed simultaneously. A group of musicians is required for this. |
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What does Homophonic mean? |
It consists of one dominating melody accompanied by chords. |
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What cadence ends the piece? |
A Plagal (Amen) cadence - chords 4 - 1 ( D major - A major ) |
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Which instruments play the continuo ? |
Strings (violin, viola and cello) and the harpsichord |
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How many motifs make up the piece ? |
4 |
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What is a Hemiola rhythm? |
It is used in triple time in which the beats are grouped in two beat units. It make the piece sound like it's in 2/4 time when in fact it's in 3/4. |
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What is a Hemiola rhythm? |
It is used in triple time in which the beats are grouped in two beat units. It make the piece sound like it's in 2/4 time when in fact it's in 3/4. |
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In what time signature is this piece played ? |
3/4 time |
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What are some of the features of Baroque music ? |
- Tonal - Use of ornamentation - Mainly string orchestra - Use of basso continuo - Terraced dynamics |
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What are the four motifs ? |
- And the glory of The Lord - Shall be revealed - And all flesh shall see it together - For the mouth of The Lord hath spoken it |
