Gabrieli - How is the grandeur of St Mark's reflected/uplifting lyrics reflected in the music?

-Melody desceneds at certain points in the music (b.17-18) to emphasise 'dominatonis'; word painting

-It is written in a more major than minor key (b.4-5)

-Sense of 'building' is introduced in the first 5 bars; climax at b.30 (?)

-Polyphonic texture is more apparent as the piece develops (b.40)

-Emphasis on 'Deus' shown through longer note values towards end of piece (b.102-110)

-Use of perfect cadences to reinforce major-feel; b.40

-Gabrieli writes for 3 separate choirs; choral, solo and instrumental to create antiphony and polychoral texture

-B.31 - instrumental choir allows reflection on previous 'Allelujah' of solo and choral choirs

-Little instrumental decoration until b.31 (emphasis on 'Allelujah' and 'Deo')

-More emphasises on sacred words (b.15, 17 and 72)

-Rests allow the echo to be heard in St Mark's and the congregation to reflect on the words (b.127)- more word painting

-Two organs in St Mark's meant the piece can be played with a thicker texture (they play in unison)

-For the first 30 bars, the continuo instruments are the only accompaniment, allowing the congregation to settle and listen to the lyrics attentively