AoS 1: Handel 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? MusicHandelGCSEEdexcel Created by: James SillsCreated on: 27-11-12 22:55 What musical period does this piece come from? Baroque 1 of 20 What is the name of the oratorio from which this is taken? The Messiah 2 of 20 What voices are used in this piece? Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass 3 of 20 What instruments are used in this piece? String orchestra and continuo (harpsichord/organ and cello) 4 of 20 How many different melodies are heard in this piece? Four 5 of 20 What does the term 'syllabic' mean? One note per syllable 6 of 20 What does the term 'melismatic' mean? Several notes per syllable 7 of 20 Which voice sings the first melody? Altos 8 of 20 Name two musical devices that are heard on the word 'revealed' Melisma & sequence 9 of 20 What textures are used in this piece? Homophonic, polyphonic, monophonic 10 of 20 What is the time signature of this piece? 3/4 11 of 20 What is the tempo of this piece? Allegro (quick) 12 of 20 What is the key of this piece? A major 13 of 20 What two keys does this piece modulate to? E major & B major 14 of 20 What cadence does this piece end with? Plagal (IV - I) 15 of 20 What happens to the tempo at the end of the piece? It slows down 16 of 20 Name three ways a joyful mood is created- Fast tempo, major key, triple time 17 of 20 What musical term means 'copying'? Imitation 18 of 20 How can we describe the sudden dynamic changes in this piece? Terraced dynamics 19 of 20 How many sharps are there in the key signature? Three (F,C,G) 20 of 20
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