Handel Section B Answers section b answers 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? MusicHandelGCSEAll boards Created by: VivCreated on: 12-05-12 16:30 Melody Four main ideas which relate to a particular part of the text. Each meloic idea is contrasting -one uses sequence 'revealed' -one uses mainly long repeated A's 'for the mouth' -one is made up of short repeated motifs 'and the glory' 1 of 6 Instruments/Voices SATB choir The vocal is both Syllabic and Melismatic Orchestra -Strings- Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass -Harpsichord -Woodwind- Oboes and Bassoons 2 of 6 Metre / Rhythm / Tempo Triple time- 3/4- dance like metre Fast Tempo- Allegro General pause at the end-'drawn out' ending Ending is Adagio 3 of 6 Harmony and Tonality Major through out- lending the piece a bright and joyous affection A major Modulates to the Dominant E major and the Dominants Dominant B major -adding to the bright feel Piece is marked by frequent Perfect Cadences - reinforcing the Key Ends with a Plagal Cadence on A major Harmony is Diatonic 4 of 6 Texture Texture is constantly changing Starts Monophonic with the Alto entry Ending Plagal Cadence is Homophonic Some doubling of parts Much Imitation through out 5 of 6 Dynamics Terraced or Stepped Dynamics- common in Baroque music Often determined by the number of parts playing at any given point Starts Quietly in the Orchestral Introduction Ends Dramatically with a Rest followed by a Loud Cadence 6 of 6
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