Bach

Question 1

What elements do all Bach WL have?

Answer 1

Shows vocal capability
Virtuosic

Question 2

WL for structure

Answer 2

Any Bach cantata
EX: Cantata 34 - any up to 147

Question 3

What Bach ontarios can be used as WL?

Answer 3

Easter ontario
Christmas ontario

Question 4

Bach, Wachief auf, mvmt 1

Answer 4

Cantata - structure
8 movements
No intro, but starting instrumental
Functional harmony & diatonic - occasional accidentals for interest
Uses a chord tune as a cantus firmus - same as mvmt 1

Question 5

Bach, Num Komm Der Heichen Heiland

Answer 5

Cantata - structure
Hymn tune used as fugue

Question 6

Britten, St Nicolas

Answer 6

Cantata - structure
Chord hymn tune: London New - God moves in a mysterious way - still used today

Question 7

Parry, Hear My Words

Answer 7

uses hymn tune - Oh Praise Ye The Lord

Question 8

Handel, Let The Light Bright Seraphim

Answer 8

Similar period
Imitation
Melodic similarities
Word painting through use of melisma highlighting important words - same as Bach on “feste” up & down movement created castle parapet shape

Question 9

Thomas Talius, Spem In Alium

Answer 9

Fugue:
Very complex
7 chiros (each doubled) - all independent melodies but harmonised