And The Glory Of The Lord

Quiz on the AOS1 piece

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  • Created by: Lucy
  • Created on: 08-05-11 11:43
What is the tonality of the piece?
A major
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What 2 keys does the piece modulate to?
B and E major
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What are the 3 main chords used in the piece?
A, D, E
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What is the texture of the piece?
polyphonic
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What is the texture at the end of the piece?
homophonic
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What is the tempo of the piece?
Allegro
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What period of Western Classical music is this piece from?
Baroque
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What are the dynamics of the piece?
little variation as it is dependent on the number of parts playing
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What are the main features of this period of music?
harpsichord, polyphonic texture, sudden changes in dynamics, ornamentation
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What is the structure of the piece?
It is built around the main tunes
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Name 2 other composers from this era?
Vivaldi, Bach
11 of 16
How many main tunes are there?
4
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How are the words set to the tune - 'shall be revealed'?
Melismatically
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What is the time signature of the piece?
3/4
14 of 16
Name another Handel piece?
Water Music
15 of 16
What instruments are used?
2 violins, viola, basso continuo, soprano, alto, tenor and bass
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Card 2

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What 2 keys does the piece modulate to?

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B and E major

Card 3

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What are the 3 main chords used in the piece?

Back

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Card 4

Front

What is the texture of the piece?

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What is the texture at the end of the piece?

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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Samuel Richardson

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A very nice quiz to test your knowledge of Handel's 'And the Glory of the Lord'. Questions on different aspects of the music are included, as are questions on the context of piece. 

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