Overture, Aria, Recitative,Chorus, and orchestral interlude.
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What is a mass?
A choral work based on a Latin text from Catholic communion service(repentance, praise, belief)
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How many movements are there and what are they?
6, Kyrie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Benedictus, Agnus Dei
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What is a requiem mass?
A mass for the dead
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What does it include?
Dies Irae (Day of wrath) last judgement
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What does everyone need to be aware of in choral music?
They all need to work together and be aware of their own role
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What are the textures created?
Homophonic, Contrapuntal, Melody with accompaniment
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Who is in charge?
The conductor-its a big job due to the massive numbers of people involved
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What is word painting?
the musical technique of writing music that reflects the literal meaning of a song. For example, ascending scales would accompany lyrics about going up; slow, dark music would accompany lyrics about death.
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Why do the orchestral instruments often double vocal lines?
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