Handel

Question 1

What texture is usually used in baroque music?

Answer 1

Polyphonic

Question 2

How many ideas are there?

Answer 2

4

Question 3

What is the name for the types of dynamics used in this piece?

Answer 3

Terraced dynamics

Question 4

What is an oratorio?

Answer 4

Music based on stories from the bible

Question 5

What key is this piece played in?

Answer 5

A major

Question 6

Name one feature about each of the 4 phrases

Answer 6

Phrase 1- Syllabic singing
Phrase 2- Melissma
Phrase 3- Repetition
Phrase 4- Syllabic

Question 7

What is the time signature?

Answer 7

3

4

Question 8

What period was this piece of music made in?

Answer 8

Baroque (1600-1750)

Question 9

What year was this piece of music made?

Answer 9

1742

Question 10

Name four instruments played in this piece

Answer 10

Violin, cello, double bass, voice

Question 11

List 3 ways in which Handel sets the words ‘hath spoken it’ at the very end of the piece

Answer 11

Homophonic, plagel cadence, dramatic pause, long notes, slower tempo