Handel Flashcards
1
Q
Structure
A
Intro Instrumental break Choir sing Instrumental break Choir sing Instrumental break Choir sing Instrumental break Outro
2
Q
Texture
A
Monophonic-1st vocal entry Imitation octave doubling polyphonic ending homophonic contrasting -changes all way through
3
Q
Melody
A
4 main melodic ideas
different lyrics
1st 3 notes make a major chord
4
Q
Dynamics
A
Terraced-sticks
broque
Starts off quietly
Ends with dramatic pause then louder ending
5
Q
Rythm
A
Tempo is fast
3/4 time sig
6
Q
Tonality
A
major effect throughout 1st key- a major A major- e major- b major modulates-changes key lots of perfect cadences
7
Q
Genre
A
Broque 1742-performed 1741-written major lyrics-positive tempo=fast allegro 3/4-happy Waltz-dance-happy
8
Q
Harmony
A
Perfect cadences 5-1
plagal-4-1
9
Q
Instruments
A
Violin 1,2 Viola Alto Soparno Tenor Bass Continuo bass