Handel

Question 1

What year was ‘And the glory of the Lord’ composed?

Answer 1

1742

Question 2

Give two examples of how Handel uses melody?

Answer 2

• Melodies are either triadic or stepwise
• Each line of the text has its own melodic idea
• Handel uses sequences

Question 3

Give two examples of how Handel uses rhythm?

Answer 3

• Metre is 3/4

- Handel uses hemiolas, especially near cadences

Question 4

Give two examples of how Handel uses harmony and tonality?

Answer 4

• Handel uses lots of perfect cadences
• Modulations to dominant E major and also B major
• Handel uses a plagal cadence at the end (D major to A major)

Question 5

Give two examples of how Handel uses texture?

Answer 5

• Polyphonic and homophonic textures are contrasted throughout
• The chorus is soprano/alto/tenor/bass

Question 6

What instruments does Handel use?

Answer 6

A Baroque orchestra including:

• continuo basso of cello and organ
• strings (violins,violas,cellos&bass)

Question 7

What is the middle line of the alto clef?

Answer 7

Middle C

Question 8

What does melismatic mean? (Example bar 19&20 T)

Answer 8

There are more notes than syllables

Question 9

What does adagio mean?

Answer 9

Leisurely

Question 10

How is the joyful mood or ‘affection’ of this chorus achieved by Handel?

Answer 10

A major tonality and a lively, dotted rhythm

Question 11

Name three different types of musical texture that feature in this chorus.

Answer 11

Homophony, polyphony and monophony

Question 12

Name the four voice parts that perform this chorus.

Answer 12

Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bass

Question 13

What instruments accompany the singers?

Answer 13

Violin, viola, cello and bass

Question 14

How many different melodies are used by Handel in the chorus?

Answer 14

4