Part 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What type of music is ‘And the Glory of The Lord’
A
Baroque
2
Q
What are the key features of Baroque?
A
- Simple, mainly diatonic harmony
- Terraced dynamics
- Ornamentation
3
Q
Give some composers of Baroque
A
- Bach
- Handel
- Vivaldi
4
Q
When was ‘And the Glory of The Lord’ composed?
A
1741
5
Q
Who was ‘And the Glory of The Lord’ by?
A
Handel
6
Q
What chorus is ‘And the Glory of The Lord’?
A
First
7
Q
Give three points on the performing style?
A
- Choir made up of sopranos, altos, tenors and basses
- They are accompanied by strings and continuo
- The orchestra often doubles the vocal lines
8
Q
How many motifs are in the movement
A
4
9
Q
What is a melisma?
A
One syllable sung to several notes
10
Q
Give two points on the structure?
A
- Starts with an orchestral introduction
- There is no set form to the movement. Based on different combinations of the four motifs
