What are the performing forces in Messiah?

soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists; SATB chorus and string orchestra with continuo, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, and timpani

Messiah Flashcards by Fanny Lin

What is the genre for Messiah?

oratorio

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When was Messiah composed?

1742 (April 13)

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Where was Messiah first performed?

Dublin, Ireland, for a benefit concert

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What is the source of text for Messiah?

biblical prose - Old and New Testaments

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Who was the librettist for Messiah?

Charles Jennens

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What language is Messiah in?

English

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What is the formal structure for Messiah?

3 parts, each contains multiple movements

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What is Part One of Messiah?

the prophecy of the coming of Christ ad his birth

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What is Part Two of Messiah?

Christ’s suffering, death, and the spread of his doctrine

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What is Part Three of Messiah?

the redemption of the world through faith

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What are the performing forces in Messiah?

soprano, alto, tenor, and bass soloists;
SATB chorus and
string orchestra with continuo, oboes, bassoons, trumpets, and timpani

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What is the title in the original score for Overture from Messiah?

Sinfony

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What is the genre of Overture from Messiah?

French overture

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What is the form of Overture from Messiah?

A (repeated) B

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What is the key of Overture from Messiah?

E minor

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What is the time signature for Overture from Messiah?

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What is the tempo for Section A in Overture from Messiah?

Grave

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What is the texture for Section A in Overture from Messiah?

homorhythmic

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What is the predominant rhythm in Section A in Overture from Messiah?

dotted figures

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What is the tempo for Section B in Overture from Messiah?

Allegri moderato

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What is the texture for Section B in Overture from Messiah?

polyphonic (fugal)

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How many voices are in Section B in Overture from Messiah?

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What is the subject introduced by in Section B in Overture from Messiah?

1st violins and oboes

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Wha kind of answer is in Section B in Overture from Messiah

tonal

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What type of recitative is "There Were Shepherds" (soprano recitative) from Messiah?

recitativo secco

What is the key of "There Were Shepherds" (soprano recitative) from Messiah?

C major

What is the tempo of "There Were Shepherds" (soprano recitative) from Messiah??

not indicated

What is the time signore of "There Were Shepherds" (soprano recitative) from Messiah??

What type of recitative is "And lo! Then angel of the Lord . . ." from Messiah?

recitative accompagnato

What is the key of "And lo! Then angel of the Lord . . ." from Messiah?

F major

What is the tempo for "And lo! Then angel of the Lord . . ." from Messiah?

Andante

What is the time signature of "And lo! Then angel of the Lord . . ." from Messiah?

What image does the accompaniment suggest in "And lo! Then angel of the Lord . . ." from Messiah?

happy fluttering wings

What type of recitative is "And the angel said unto them . . ." from Messiah?

recitativo secco

What is the key of "And the angel said unto them . . ." from Messiah?

begins in D major

What is the tempo of "And the angel said unto them . . ." from Messiah?

not indicated

What is the time signature of "And the angel said unto them . . ." from Messiah?

What type of recitative is "And suddenly. . ." from Messiah?

recitativo accompagnato

What is the key of "And suddenly. . ." from Messiah?

begins in D major

What is the tempo of "And suddenly. . ." from Messiah?

not indicated

What is the time signature for "And suddenly. . ." from Messiah?

What image does the accompaniment suggest in "And suddenly. . ." from Messiah?

wings of angels flocking,

What is the key for "Glory to God" (chorus) from Messiah?

D major

What is the tempo for "Glory to God" (chorus) from Messiah?

Allegro

What is the time signature for "Glory to God" (chorus) from Messiah?

What connection does "and peace on earth" have with the music in "Glory to God" (chorus) from Messiah?

word painting, high to low voice: Earth is below Heaven

What us the key for "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

Bb major

What is the tempo for "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

Allegro

What is the time signature for "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

What is the form of "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

ABA1

How is word painting employed in "rejoice" | in Section A of "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

joy and delight depicted in fast cheery 16th notes melisma

How is word painting employed in "greatly" in Section A of "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

sung in an octave difference for each syllable, | the leap is large

What is the key of Section B of "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

G minor (relative min of Bb maj)

How is contrast achieved in Section B of "Rejoice Greatly" (soprano aria) from Messiah?

beings slower, minor modulation, more lyrical

What is the key in "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

D major

what is the tempo of "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

Allegro

What is the time signature of "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

What is the texture in the opening of "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

homophonic

What is the texture on "and He shall reign for ever and ever" in "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

imitative polyphony

How is contrast from the opening achieved in "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

``` longer notes (quarter notes), polyphony ```

How is climax reached in "Hallelujah" (chorus) from Messiah?

trumpets, timpani long notes sustained, homorhythmic