music chapter 8
In what language is this music sung?
English
True or false: Although it has become one of the most popular pieces of classical music, Messiah was not a success during Handel's lifetime.
False
What description applies to the life of George Frideric Handel?
He was born in Germany, studied in Italy, but spent most of his career in England.
Select all the statements that describe this selection Handel's "Hallelujah."
It begins with a monophonic texture. It transitions to a polyphonic texture. It includes imitation by the voices.
Select all the statements that describe the French overture and its use
It has a second section that is faster and includes imitation. It was often used as an introduction for larger works. It has a first section that consists of stately, dotted rhythms.
The word exalted means that something or someone is grand and held in high esteem. How is that shown when the word exalted is sung in this aria?
It is stretched out over several bars of exuberant and highly decorated melody.
What kind of music is George Frideric Handel most famous for writing?
Italian operas and English language oratorios
How is an oratorio different from an opera
Operas act out the story; oratorios tell the story.
How is an oratorio different from an opera?
Operas act out the story; oratorios tell the story.
What is one way in which operas and oratorios differed during the baroque period?
Operas were usually based on Greek myths or Roman histories, but oratorios were not.
A dramatic work for chorus that is longer and performed on a larger scale than the cantata, but does not include the costuming, stage action, or scenery of a opera is called a(n)
Oratorio
Similar to an oratorio, a(n) is specifically a musical setting of the story of Jesus Christ's suffering and crucifixion as told in the Bible.
Passion
What voices and instrumentation do Bach's "Wachet Auf," seventh movement, and Handel's "Hallelujah" include?
SATB chorus with orchestra
What is a feature of the French overture
The slow opening section is characterized by a "dotted" rhythm: long-short-long-short-long-short.
Select all the characteristics of baroque music that can be heard in this excerpt from "Ev'ry Valley" from Handel's Messiah
The use of word painting enhances the drama of the piece. The melody is highly decorated with many different notes for one word of the text. The music has a strong beat with a steady tempo.
Why do oratorio singers not act out their parts?
They may have more than one part.
Select all the features of oratorios.
They were performed without costuming or scenery. The frequently took as long as two hours to perform. They were often based on Bible stories.
What is the style of piece of this music?
aria
What rhythmic pattern describes the flow of long-short-long-short-long-short note values?
dotted rhythm
Early on, what was the intended purpose of oratorios, as developed by the Roman Catholic Church?
education
What is the opening texture of the "Hallelujah Chorus" when the choir first enters singing "Hallelujah"?
homophonic
The texture of this selection from Handel's "Ev'ry Valley" is best described as having a
homophony
What is a difference between the seventh movement of Bach's "Wachet Auf" and Handel's "Hallelujah" chorus?
language
In what genre did Handel achieve his first successes?
operas
Select all the types of music that George Frideric Handel is best known for today
operas instrumental pieces oratorios
The fourth movement of Bach's "Wachet Auf" is largely ______ in texture, whereas Handel's "Hallelujah" chorus emphasizes a ______ texture.
polyphonic; homophonic
What is the meter of this composition?
quadruple
The meter of this selection from Handel's "Comfort Ye" is best described as
quadruple meter
he genre of this selection is ______, and the texture is ______.
recitative; homophonic
Select all the features of oratorios.
solo voices orchestra
What voice can be heard?
tenor
Select all the works that were written by George Frideric Handel.
the oratorio Messi the instrumental suite Water Music the Italian opera Giulio Cesare in Egitto
