And the glory of the lord Flashcards
1
Q
Structure
A
-Defined by keys
2
Q
Texture
A
- Polyphonic
- Monophonic
- Homophonic (only at the end)
3
Q
Melody
A
Idea 1: Syllabic, A major triad, bar 3+4 step ascending
Idea 2: Falling sequence, melismatic melody
Idea 3: Descending stepwise, syllabic, melismatic
Idea 4: 3 Bars copied, 2 notes are longer, no quavers, syllabic, clotted minims
4
Q
Dynamics
A
-Caused by texture (one dynamic throughout)
5
Q
Other
A
- Oratorio
- Chorus
- The Messiah
- Happy mood
- Performed in concert
6
Q
Tonality
A
-Major throughout
7
Q
Harmony
A
- Diatonic chords
- A major, EM, BM
- Plagal cadence
8
Q
Instrumentation
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- Harpsichord
- Strings
- Vocals (SATB)
- Violin I and II
- Viola
- Piano continuo
- Bass or cello
9
Q
Rhythm
A
- Fast tempo
- 3/4 shorter note values
- Dotted crotchet (waltz)
10
Q
Period/Genre
A
1742 from the messiah by G.F Handel, written in 1741
