CH 24 Listening Quiz: Handel: Messiah, Nos. 18 and 44 LG 14

No. 18 "Rejoice greatly" Which term best describes the elaborate melodies on words like "rejoice" heard in this Handel aria?

melismatic

The instrumental melody heard here is called a

ritornello

Listen to the A and B sections of "Rejoice Greatly" from Handel's Messiah. Which best describes the B section?

It makes a shift to a minor tonality.

No. 44 "Hallelujah Chorus" Which best describes the performing forces in this excerpt of Handel's Messiah?

full chorus and orchestra

Which best describes the texture when the voices enter in the opening section singing "hallelujah?"

homorhythmic

What texture is heard in this passage?

imitative polyphony

Listen to the following two excerpts from Handel's Messiah. How does the texture in the second listening clip differ from the first?

it is polyphony

What is the vocal range of the singer in this aria?

soprano

Which instrument(s) in this piece serve to add a mood of significance and honor?

trumpets and timpani

Which best describes the tempo of this excerpt?

allegro