written when Venice wealthy and powerful Flashcards
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reflected by
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the celebratory nature of the work
the scale of the work
2
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it exploits
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the layout of St Marks
3
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use of
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cori spezzati
4
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silences
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for acoustic effect
5
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performance forces
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are massive for an effect
Concertato - 4 vocal soloists, four-part chorus, six instrumentalists and organ
6
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performers
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professional performers required due to the difficulty of the parts
7
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bars 68
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counter-tenor has florid lines/ extended melismatic lines
8
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homophony
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bar 5
9
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independent accompanying lines
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bar 39
10
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dominant pedals
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bars 115-117
11
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note durations
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very long note durations bar 102
12
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antiphony
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bars 6-10
