And the Glory of the Lord

Question 1

When was it composed?

Answer 1

1741

Question 2

List the instrumentation used

Answer 2

SATB choir, strings and continuo

Question 3

What is the name of an orchestral introduction

Answer 3

Ritornello

Question 4

Describe the first motif

Answer 4

Outlines A major, syllabic

Question 5

Describe the second motif

Answer 5

Descending sequence, melisma on ‘revealed’

Question 6

Describe the third motif

Answer 6

Repeated descending sequence, melismatic and syllabic

Question 7

Describe the fourth motif

Answer 7

Mostly on A, uses longer notes, sounds solemn

Question 8

What is the time signature?

Answer 8

3/4

Question 9

What is the tempo marking?

Answer 9

Allegro, last 3 bars adagio

Question 10

Where is the first hemiola used?

Answer 10

bars 9-10

Question 11

What is the key signature?

Answer 11

A major, modulates to E major and B major

Question 12

On which cadence does the piece end?

Answer 12

plagual cadence

Question 13

Describe the harmony

Answer 13

Diatonic

Question 14

Describe the texture

Answer 14

Alternates between homophonic and contrapuntal passages, monophonic passage in bars 108&109