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1
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In what year was “And the Glory of the Lord” composed?

A

1741

2
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In what era was “And the Glory of the Lord” composed?

A

The Baroque Era

3
Q

What larger piece is it a part of?

A

Handel’s ‘Messiah’

4
Q

What are the four main motifs in the piece?

A

1) “And the Glory of the Lord”
2) “Shall be revealed”
3) “And all flesh shall see it together”
4) “For the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it”

5
Q

Which motifs are syllabic?

A

1 and 4

6
Q

Which motifs are melismatic?

A

2 and 3

7
Q

What do the melodies do throughout the piece?

A

Rise and fall

8
Q

What is an example of each melodic idea contrasting?

A

Triadic and stepwise melodies following each other

9
Q

What does the constant pedal note provide the piece with?

A

“A sense of occasion and dignity”

10
Q

What does the melody create?

A

A word painting

11
Q

What is on the accompaniment?

A

Decoration

12
Q

What key is the piece in?

A

A major, E major and B major

13
Q

What does the piece never do?

A

Minor

14
Q

How is the bright mood kept in the piece?

A

Any modulations are to the dominant key
Primary chords and perfect cadences
No minor/subdominant keys

15
Q

What cadence does the piece finish on?

A

Plagal Cadence

16
Q

How could the tonality and harmony be described?

A

Functional

17
Q

What is functional tonality and harmony?

A

Harmony based on major and minor keys

18
Q

What can the dynamics be described as?

A

Terraced Dynamics

19
Q

What are terraced dynamics?

A

Abrupt dynamic changes and back (e.g. p to ff to p), no crescendo or diminuendo

20
Q

How does the piece start?

A

Quietly, with an orchestral introduction

21
Q

How does the piece end?

A

Loud cadence

22
Q

How are the dynamics often determined?

A

By how many parts are playing at a given time

23
Q

What texture is the first vocal entry?

A

Homophonic

24
Q

What parts carry the melody in the homophonic sections?

A

The basses

25
Q

What is there a lot of in the piece?

A

Imitation

26
Q

What creates impact in the piece?

A

Big textural contrasts in a short amount of time

27
Q

What tempo marking is the piece in?

A

Allegro

28
Q

What time is the piece in?

A

3

4

29
Q

What feel does the piece have?

A

Lively and dance-like

30
Q

What does the bass play?

A

An incessant crotchet rhythm

31
Q

What does the tempo do at the end of the piece?

A

Slows to adagio

32
Q

What is the structure of the piece?

A
Intro
(1st and 2nd motifs introduced)
Ritornello
(3rd and 4th motifs introduced)
Short Ritonello
Long contrapuntal section
Dramatic ending
33
Q

What dictates the sections of the music?

A

Functional tonality

34
Q

What instruments are in the orchestra?

A
SATB Choir
String Quartet
Chamber Organ
Cello
Double Bass
35
Q

What is the choir composed of?

A

Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass

36
Q

What does the orchestra do?

A

Doubles the vocal parts and

Drives the music forward

37
Q

What is the overall mood of the piece?

A

Joyful

38
Q

How is the mood expressed?

A

Major tonality
Sprightly tempo
Perfect cadences
No subdominants or minors