For Unto Us A Child Is Born Flashcards
1
Q
What happens on the word born?
A
A melisma occurs
2
Q
Name some features (8)
A
- An antiphony occurs
- Rising dotted motif
- Imperfect cadence in d major
- Suspension
- Modulation: The chief tonal centres of this chorus are the tonic (G major), dominant (D major) and the subdominant (C major).
- Repetition: melodic device in which a motif is repeated immediately at the same pitch and in the same voice or instrument (the violin semiquavers)
- Cadences - These are formed at the ends of phrases:
- ; Continuous semiquavers used in an ascending sequence, melismatic
3
Q
When was the Handel messiah performed?
A
1742
4
Q
Where was it first performed?
A
Christ church in Dublin
5
Q
What does con rip mean?
A
Full orchestra
6
Q
Name the seven elements of music
A
Pitch Dynamics Duration Tonality Timbre Texture Tempo
7
Q
What is theme a?
A
For unto us a child is born
8
Q
What is theme b ?
A
Unto us a son is given
9
Q
What happens at bar 26?
A
Rising dotted motif
10
Q
What happens at bar 32
A
Imperfect cadence in d major
11
Q
What is for unto us a child is born?
A
Oratorio
12
Q
What happens at ‘Wonderful, Counsellor’
A
Homophonic texture
