Handle Flashcards
What is the tonality of the Handle?
A major with a few B major and E major moments
What is the structure of the piece ?
It has an instrumental intro and is based around 4 main motifs and uses cadences.
What time signature is the piece?
3/4 but there are also some hemiolas which is when the 3/4 sounds like 2/4
What cadences are used in this piece?
The cadences are all perfect apart from the last one which is plagal
What is the texture of the piece?
The piece is mainly homo-phonic with some monophonic moments and some polyphonic moments.
What are the dynamics of the piece?
There are not many marked on the score but most of them are p or f they mainly change with the texture of the piece
How fast is the piece?
It is allegro so is quick and lively
What instruments are used in the piece?
Full orchestra including a 4 part choir, strings and a bass continuo
What large scale work is the piece from?
It is from an oratorio called the messiah.
When was the piece written?
1741
What is the harmony of the piece?
The piece contains chords belonging to the diatonic key.
