Handel - And The Glory of the Lord from Messiah Flashcards
1
Q
Which vocal part sings the first two bars?
A
Soprano
2
Q
What is the texture in the first two bars?
A
Monophonic
3
Q
Which of the following best describes the repeated notes in the violins, sopranos and altos?
Cadance, continuo, pedal or suspension.
A
Pedal
4
Q
List three ways in which Handel sets the words ‘hath spoken it’ at the end of the piece.
A
It is homophonic. It is homorhythmic. It is syllabic.
There is a slower tempo. There is a dramatic rest. There is a full ensemble.
There is a SATB harmony.
5
Q
In which era was this piece composed?
A
The Baroque Era
