AoS 1: Handel

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

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How many different melodies are heard in this piece?

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Thomas

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Good quiz!

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