'And the Glory of the Lord' 0.0 / 5 ? MusicHandelGCSEEdexcel Created by: rachelmarlowCreated on: 30-11-14 14:06 Which era of music was 'And the Glory of the Lord' written in? Baroque ~ 1600-1750. 1 of 25 What is 'Messiah'? An oratorio (religious opera). 2 of 25 Which key is it originally in? A Major. 3 of 25 Which keys are modulated to? E Major and B Major (dominant and dominant of dominant). 4 of 25 What is the tempo, when does it change and what does it change to? Allegro, last four bars, Andante. 5 of 25 What is the instrumentation? String orchestra and SATB. 6 of 25 Do the orchestral parts double up the vocal parts? They tend to. 7 of 25 Which parts provide the melody? The vocal parts. The soprano sings highest. 8 of 25 How many main ideas are there? 4. 9 of 25 What is the first idea and who introduces it? 'And the glory, the glory of the Lord' introduced by altos. 10 of 25 Is the first idea syllabic or melismatic? Mostly syllabic. 11 of 25 What is the second idea and who introduces it? 'Shall be revealed', introduced by tenors. 12 of 25 Does the melody of the second idea ascend or descend? Descend. 13 of 25 Is the second idea syllabic or melismatic? Melismatic. 14 of 25 What is the third idea and who introduces it? 'And all flesh shall see it together', introduced by altos. 15 of 25 How many times does the descending melody repeat itself in the third idea? 3 times. 16 of 25 Is the third idea syllabic or melismatic? Melismatic. 17 of 25 What is the fourth idea and who introduces it? 'For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it', introduced by tenors and basses. 18 of 25 Is the fourth idea syllabic or melismatic? Syllabic. 19 of 25 Does the fourth idea use unison or harmony? It uses both. 20 of 25 Does the fourth idea use a pedal point? Yes, it is A. 21 of 25 What is the texture at the beginning? Polyphonic 22 of 25 When the vocal parts enter, what does the texture change to? Homophonic. 23 of 25 Which cadence is most often used in this style of music? Plagal (IV-I). 24 of 25 Which parts play the continuo? Cello, harpsichord, double bass, organ etc. 25 of 25
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