HANDEL "And the Glory of the Lord"
- Created by: stephensharleigh
- Created on: 27-11-16 11:54
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- Handel "And the Glory of the Lord"
- Texture
- 3 textures
- Monophonic
- Polyphonic
- Homophonic
- The first three bars are Monophonic
- Entire middle section is Polyphonic
- Ending is Homophonic
- 3 textures
- Tonality
- In the key A major
- Modulates to E major and B major
- 3 beats in a bar (3/4)
- No minor keys
- Melody
- Four Motifs
- Chorus ends in Plagal Cadence
- Decending sequences & imitation
- SATB choir (soprano, alto, tenor, bass)
- Dynamics
- Terrace and Emphasise words
- Ends loud and dramatic
- Instruments
- Baroque orchestra
- Cellos & organ play basso continuo (strings)
- Joyful Mood
- Fast tempo
- Diatonic harmony
- Oratorio
- Taken from Messiah
- Composed in 1742
- Baroque time period
- Texture
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