GAM 1 - Handel's And the Glory of the Lord

Question 1 of 13

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'And the Glory of the Lord' was composed by ( Frederick Chopin, Frederick Handel, George Handel ) in ( 1742, 1724, 1736 ) in ( Germany, England, France, Poland ). Therefore this was in the ( Classical, Romantic, Baroque ) Period. At this time he was Royal Court composer to King George I. This piece is the chorus of an ( aria, oratorio, fugue, suite ): a musical work based on words or stories from the ( bible, culture, monarchy ) (liturgical without acting or costumes). In an oratorio, there are also two other parts called the recitative and the aria.

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Question 2 of 13

4

What are features that characterise music of the Baroque Period?

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variety of dynamics allowing for freedom of expression
terraced dynamics
diatonic functional harmony
lots of ornamentation
melody dominated homophony
basso continuo

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Question 3 of 13

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The vocals are sung by a four part choir: Soprano, , Tenor, . The instrumentation is provided by a four part string ensemble: i, ii, , continuo bass. The continuo bass can either be played by a , , or chamber organ. It was later reorchestrated to include , oboe and bassoon doubling on the instrumental parts to accomodate the growing choir.

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Question 4 of 13

1

There is no structure in this piece.

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True
False

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Question 5 of 13

1

Orchestral interludes split choir and instrumental sections. What is the Italian word for these orchestral interludes which means 'little return'?

Select one of the following:

allegretto
ritornello
codetta
tranquillo

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Question 6 of 13

1

What is the tonic of this piece?

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A major
E major
B major

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Question 7 of 13

2

What two types of cadences are commonly used in this piece?

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imperfect
perfect
authentic
deceptive
plagal

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Question 8 of 13

7

Click on each orange point and write the correct answer.

Label each note with its lyrics.

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Question 9 of 13

2

Which two words are used to describe the amount of syllables per note?

Select one or more of the following:

brio
melismatic
single
cambalo
syllabic

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Question 10 of 13

1

Which is the motif that is made up of a tonic pedal?

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motif 4
motif 3
motif 2

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Question 11 of 13

1

This piece includes all of the following textures at some point within it: monophonic, homophonic, imitation, counterpoint, unison.

Select one of the following:

True
False

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Question 12 of 13

3

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

This piece is in / time at speed, to give it the dance-like feel.

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Question 13 of 13

1

What is the term used to describe a situation when notes are grouped differently?

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melisma
hemiola
cross-rhythm

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GAM 1 - Handel's And the Glory of the Lord QUIZ covers all 7 elements of music

GAM 1 - Handel's And the Glory of the Lord

GAM 1 - Handel's And the Glory of the Lord

Question 1 of 13

Select from the dropdown lists to complete the text.

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Question 2 of 13

What are features that characterise music of the Baroque Period?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 3 of 13

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

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Question 4 of 13

There is no structure in this piece.

Select one of the following:

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Question 5 of 13

Orchestral interludes split choir and instrumental sections. What is the Italian word for these orchestral interludes which means 'little return'?

Select one of the following:

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Question 6 of 13

What is the tonic of this piece?

Select one of the following:

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Question 7 of 13

What two types of cadences are commonly used in this piece?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 8 of 13

Click on each orange point and write the correct answer.

Label each note with its lyrics.

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Question 9 of 13

Which two words are used to describe the amount of syllables per note?

Select one or more of the following:

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Question 10 of 13

Which is the motif that is made up of a tonic pedal?

Select one of the following:

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Question 11 of 13

This piece includes all of the following textures at some point within it: monophonic, homophonic, imitation, counterpoint, unison.

Select one of the following:

Explanation

Question 12 of 13

Fill the blank spaces to complete the text.

This piece is in / time at speed, to give it the dance-like feel.

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Question 13 of 13

What is the term used to describe a situation when notes are grouped differently?

Select one of the following:

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