Handel- And the Glory of the Lord
- Created by: Charlotte
- Created on: 28-02-13 12:38
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- Handel- And the Glory of the Lord
- Dynamics
- mf
- f
- Matches joyful mood of words -TERRACED
- Melody
- Chorus is based on 4 contrasting ideas
- 1. Based on the triad of A major
- 2. Descending sequences and melisma
- 3. Repetition
- 4. Notes of long duration
- Chorus is based on 4 contrasting ideas
- Tonality & Harmony
- Clear major harmonies- minor is avoided to match joyful mood
- Uses PERFECT CADENCES (V-I) during the piece
- PLAGAL CADENCE (IV-I) ending the chorus
- Tempo & Rhythm
- Allegro- lively, fast dance tempo to match joyful mood
- "Driving" regular on-beat crotchet rhythms match "stately" mood
- use of HEMIOLA- notes grouped in 2-beat units.
- Form & Structure
- Chorus is based on 4 contrasting ideas
- 1. Based on the triad of A major
- 2. Descending sequences and melisma
- 3. Repetition
- 4. Notes of long duration
- Chorus is based on 4 contrasting ideas
- Instrumentation
- Four part choir- Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass
- Original consisted of:
- Strings- Violins, Violas and Cellos
- Continuo- Harpsichord or organ
- Trumpets and Timpani
- Texture
- Alternating between Homophonic and Polyphonic sections.
- The chorus ends with a chordal homophonic coda
- Facts about the Set Work
- First Chorus
- Words are libretto
- Ornamented melodic parts
- Homophonic and polyphonic
- One mood set throughout
- Terraced dynamics- loud or soft
- Dynamics
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