area study 1 Flashcards
What is the structure of Handel?
Defined by keys, singers and orchestra take over from eachother
What is the texture like in the Glory of the Lord?
Polyphonic, monophonic at times, but homophonic at the end. There is a dramatic pause where everyone comes together at the end of the piece
What period of time was this song released in And the Glory of the Lord?
Baroque
How many days did it take for the song to make the Glory of the Lord?
24 days
What voice range do the singers go from in the Handel?
Soprano, Alto,Tenor,Bass
What type of dynamics are used in the Handel?
Terraced Dynamics
What instruments other than SATB singers are used in the Handel?
Harpsichord, continuo, 2 violins and a viola
What is the tonality of the Glory of the Lord?
Major, happy throughout.
What year was the Mozart symphony number.40 made?
1788
What period of genre is symphony number 40?
Classical Period
What key is the 1st subject in the Mozart Piece?
G minor
What does Mozart Purposely do in the Development?
Avoids the tonic and the dominant.
What is the difference between the 1st and 2nd subject?
The 1st subject is lively and has mostly crochets and quavers whereas the 2nd subject has longer note values.
What is the pedal used to represent in the Chopin?
Raindrops
What period in the Chopin?
Romantic