And The Glory Of The Lord Flashcards
1
Q
Oratorio
A
Religious piece of music
2
Q
What century was it composed in
A
18th century
3
Q
Style
A
Baroque
4
Q
Seven key features of baroque music
A
- ornamented melodic parts
- major and minor keys
- diatonic chords
- basso continuo
- different textures
- one affection (mood)
- terraced dynamics
5
Q
Name three textures used
A
Usually Polyphonic
6
Q
Define terraced dynamics
A
Contrasting dynamics
7
Q
Key
A
A major
8
Q
Metre
A
3/4
3 crotchet beats in every bar
9
Q
Structure
A
- orchestral introduction
- introduction - ritornello ( reapers through piece )
- different combinations of the four movements
10
Q
Tempo
A
Allegro( fast )
Until ending , adagio( slow)
11
Q
What effect does the ending have
A
Stately and grand ending
12
Q
Instruments
A
Baroque orchestra
- 1st and 2nd violins
- violas
- choir (SATB)
- double bass
- cello
- chamber organ
13
Q
What three instruments are Basso Continuo
A
- double bass
- cello
- chamber organ
14
Q
Motif A
KEY POINTS
A
“And the glory of the Lord”
- first sung by altos
- dotted rhythms
- completely syllabic
15
Q
Motif B
KEY POINTS
A
“Shall be revealed”
- first sung by tenors
- “revealed” is a defending sequence
- melisma tic on the word “revealed”
