Handel: And the Glory of The Lord

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Pregunta 1

Pregunta
Which century was 'And the Glory of the Lord' written?
Respuesta
  • 16th century
  • 17th century
  • 18th century
  • 19th century

Pregunta 2

Pregunta
This set work is part of an oratorio called The Messiah. What is an oratorio?
Respuesta
  • A musical work based on words and stories from the bible.
  • A musical work based on words and stories from folk tales.
  • A musical work based on words and stories from myths and legends.
  • A musical work based on words and stories from the time it was written

Pregunta 3

Pregunta
What is a libretto?
Respuesta
  • The text or words of a musical work
  • The music of a musical work
  • The beginning section of a vocal work
  • The end section of a musical work

Pregunta 4

Pregunta
The chorus is made up of four voices. How are the voices arranged?
Respuesta
  • Alto, Soprano, Bass & Tenor (A.S.B.T)
  • Soprano, Tenor, Alto & Bass (S.T.A.B.)
  • Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Bass (S.A.T.B.)
  • Soprano, Alto, Bass & Tenor (S.A.B.T.)

Pregunta 5

Pregunta
How many ideas does Handel use in "And the Glory of the Lord"?
Respuesta
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6

Pregunta 6

Pregunta
Select the correct description for idea 1 - And the Glory of the Lord
Respuesta
  • It is based on an A major triad and has a stepwise scale ending.
  • It is based on an A minor triad and uses a descending sequence
  • It is based on an F major triad and uses a repeated note.
  • It is based on an D minor triad and repeats a statement.

Pregunta 7

Pregunta
Describe the word setting of Idea 1 - And the Glory of the Lord
Respuesta
  • melismatic
  • Syllabic
  • Both syllabic and melismatic

Pregunta 8

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Idea 2 - 'Shall be revealed'
Respuesta
  • Two bar ascending sequence and is syllabic
  • Two bar ascending sequence and is melismatic
  • Two bar descending sequence and is syllabic
  • Two bar descending sequence and is melismatic

Pregunta 9

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Idea 3 - 'And all flesh shall see it together'
Respuesta
  • The statement is repeated three times using a descending 4th idea A-E
  • The statement is repeated three times using a ascending 4th idea A-D
  • The statement is repeated four times using a descending 4th idea A-E
  • The statement is repeated twice using a ascending 4th idea A-D

Pregunta 10

Pregunta
Select the correct description for Idea 4 - 'For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it'
Respuesta
  • Dotted minim descending scale
  • Dotted minim broken chord
  • Dotted minim repeated notes
  • Dotted minim ascending scale

Pregunta 11

Pregunta
What is the time signature of 'And the Glory of the Lord'?
Respuesta
  • 2/4
  • 3/4
  • 4/4
  • 6/8

Pregunta 12

Pregunta
Describe the tempo marking of 'And the Glory of the Lord'
Respuesta
  • Largo
  • Andante
  • Allegro
  • Presto

Pregunta 13

Pregunta
What is the key of 'And the Glory of the Lord' written in?
Respuesta
  • A major
  • D major
  • E major
  • F# minor

Pregunta 14

Pregunta
When the music changes key, what key does it move to?
Respuesta
  • The Super Tonic
  • The Mediant
  • The Sub Dominant
  • The Dominant

Pregunta 15

Pregunta
What does the term Dominant mean?
Respuesta
  • The fifth note of the scale or key. A-E
  • The second note of the scale or key. A-B
  • The fourth note of the scale or key. A-D
  • The third note of the scale or key. A-C#

Pregunta 16

Pregunta
Which of these statements is true for the orchestral introduction at the beginning of the piece.
Respuesta
  • One bar ascending sequences and cross rhythms are used.
  • One bar descending sequences and hemiola rhythms are used.
  • One bar descending sequences and syncopated rhythms are used.
  • One bar ascending sequences and off-beat rhythms are used.

Pregunta 17

Pregunta
Which cadence is used at the end of the orchestral introduction?
Respuesta
  • Perfect
  • Imperfect
  • Plagal
  • Interrupted

Pregunta 18

Pregunta
Explain the term 'Chordal response'
Respuesta
  • All voices sing together
  • All other vocal parts replies to a statement by one voice
  • One vocal parts replies to a statement by another vocal part
  • The orchestra replies to a statement by one voice

Pregunta 19

Pregunta
If the texture is described as 'homophonic', it means that;
Respuesta
  • All parts sing or play at the same time, playing different notes which when combined create a melody.
  • All parts sing or play together, moving at different times and playing different notes
  • All parts sing or play together, moving at the same time and playing the same notes
  • All parts sing or play together, moving at the same time, but playing different notes

Pregunta 20

Pregunta
When we first hear 'shall be revealed' the vocal parts are arranged in 'imitative entries'. This means;
Respuesta
  • Each voice sings idea 2 one after the other.
  • All voices sing idea 2 at the same time
  • Two voices sing idea 2 at the same time, followed by the other two afterwards.

Pregunta 21

Pregunta
If the voices or instrumental parts are described as, "an octave apart" this means that;
Respuesta
  • The notes sound together as part of the chord.
  • The notes clash with each other.
  • The notes sound the same but higher or lower than each other.

Pregunta 22

Pregunta
What is counterpoint?
Respuesta
  • A tune sung with the orchestral accompaniment.
  • Tune against tune
  • Both tunes are played separately one after the other.

Pregunta 23

Pregunta
Explain the term 'Orchestral link'.
Respuesta
  • A section played by the orchestra and sung by one voice
  • A section played only by the orchestra.
  • A section played by the orchestra and sung by all voices

Pregunta 24

Pregunta
The Soprano's sing "For the mouth of The Lord" using an 'inverted pedal' . What does the term 'inverted pedal' mean?
Respuesta
  • A sustained note below the other parts - the lowest pitch
  • A sustained note between the other parts - mid range pitch
  • A sustained note above the other parts - the highest pitch

Pregunta 25

Pregunta
Idea 4 ends in a plagal cadence. How does the music sound?
Respuesta
  • It wants to carry on
  • Amen
  • End on a minor chord
  • Finished

Pregunta 26

Pregunta
At the end of the piece, Handel uses a 'grand pause'. What does this mean?
Respuesta
  • All parts stop playing and singing
  • All the voices stop singing
  • The orchestra stops playing

Pregunta 27

Pregunta
What does the term 'monophonic' mean?
Respuesta
  • A single line.
  • Two ideas together.
  • Two parts together
  • Four parts together

Pregunta 28

Pregunta
Which instruments does Handel use in the orchestra?
Respuesta
  • Violins, flutes, trumpets.
  • Violins, piano, cello
  • Violins, violas, cello.
  • Violins, cello, double bass

Pregunta 29

Pregunta
What is a cadence?
Respuesta
  • Two chords at the start of a musical phrase
  • Two chords at the end of a musical phrase
  • Three chords at the start of a musical phrase
  • Three chords at the end of musical phrase

Pregunta 30

Pregunta
The term 'melodic' describes the;
Respuesta
  • Piano part
  • Chords
  • Bass line
  • Melody line
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