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