1. And The Glory Of The Lord

Question 1

Rhythm and metre?

Answer 1

3/4 time
Continuo mostly crotchets
Hemiola (notes grouped towards cadence point)

Question 2

Instruments and voices?

Answer 2

String accompaniment and basso continuo
Instruments double vocal part, emphasises melody
Some short instrumental links, prepares singers
4 part choir

Question 3

Texture?

Answer 3

Monophony to introduce new ideas
Homophony to emphasise ideas
Polyphony to develop ideas (imitation and stretto)
Two ideas with doubles parts at octaves

Question 4

Dynamics and Tempo?

Answer 4

Terrace dynamics (one level)
Allegro throughout
Generally mf
Adagio for last few bars

Question 5

Tonality and Harmony?

Answer 5

Primarily A major
Modulates to E then B then E then A
Few minor chords

Question 6

When was it written?

Answer 6

1742

Question 7

Structure?

Answer 7

1) intro + development of ideas 1 + 2
2) intro + development of ideas 3 + 4
3) development of all ideas
4) recapitulation of all