Music set works: Handel 4.0 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? MusicHandelGCSEEdexcel Created by: G RedfordCreated on: 12-04-13 10:38 What year was Messiah written? 1741 1 of 19 What metre does Messiah have? 2/4 2 of 19 Describe the dynamics of Messiah Terraced 3 of 19 Name one feature used to underline the dance-like mood of the piece Dotted rhythms 4 of 19 What key is the piece in? A major 5 of 19 Define a cantata Multi movement work for sol singer, choirs and orchestras on a biblical text 6 of 19 Define syllabic One note per sylabol 7 of 19 What is the opposite to syllabic? Milisma 8 of 19 Which two notes does a Perfect cadence involve? V-I 9 of 19 How is a religious feel produced? Plagal cadence 10 of 19 Describe the texture of Messiah Polyphonic/ Contrapuntal 11 of 19 What does 'allegro' mean? Fast 12 of 19 How many themes are there in Messiah? 4 13 of 19 What is the basso continuo played by in Messiah? cello and organ 14 of 19 What is imitation? Copying of notes between separate parts 15 of 19 What is an invertible counterpoint? Themes are combined upside down 16 of 19 Definite a sequence A melodic motif repeated immeadiately, higher or lower, in the same part 17 of 19 How does Handel reflect the meaning of the text? Word painting 18 of 19 Define modulation Change of key 19 of 19
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