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GCSE Music (Handel - And the Glory of the Lord, from the Messiah) Quiz on Baroque Period and Handel's Messiah, created by tom.wust14 on 03/05/2013.

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Baroque Period and Handel's Messiah

Question 1 of 16

1

What are the main types of dynamics used in the Barouque peiord?

Select one of the following:

  • Gradual Dynamics

  • Terraced Dymanics

  • Moderate Dynamics

  • Extreme Dynamics

Explanation

Question 2 of 16

1

Name TWO other composers that composed in the Baroque period

Select one or more of the following:

  • Antionio Vivaldi

  • Franz Joseph Haydn

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

  • Franz Liszt

  • Camille Saint-Saens

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikowsky

Explanation

Question 3 of 16

1

What Naitonality was Handel when he was BORN?

Select one of the following:

  • Polish

  • British

  • German

  • Dutch

Explanation

Question 4 of 16

1

What is the tonality of And The Glory Of The Lord?

Select one of the following:

  • A Minor

  • G Major

  • C Modal

  • A Major

Explanation

Question 5 of 16

1

What is the metre of the piece?

Select one of the following:

  • 2/4

  • 3/4

  • 4/4

  • 6/8

Explanation

Question 6 of 16

1

What are the four voices heard in this piece?

Select one of the following:

  • Sopranino, Alto, Tenor, Bass

  • Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor

  • Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

  • Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone

Explanation

Question 7 of 16

1

Which word best describes the word setting of And the Glory of the Lord?

Select one of the following:

  • Melismatic

  • Legato

  • Cross Rhythm

  • Syllabic

Explanation

Question 8 of 16

1

Which TWO instruments play the basso-continuo?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Viola

  • Organ

  • Violincello

  • Double Bass

Explanation

Question 9 of 16

1

The size of the Baroque orchestra today can be given as what name?

Select one of the following:

  • Full Orchestra

  • Chamber Orchestra

  • Classical Orchestra

  • Small Orchestra

Explanation

Question 10 of 16

1

Which THREE instruments were NOT used in a typical Baroque Orchestra?

Select one or more of the following:

  • Glockenspiel

  • Bassoon

  • Clarinet

  • Flute

  • Trumpet

  • Horn

  • Harpsichord

Explanation

Question 11 of 16

1

What year was The Messiah composed?

Select one of the following:

  • 1649

  • 1741

  • 1664

  • 1722

Explanation

Question 12 of 16

1

What is the tempo marking?

Select one of the following:

  • Molto Allegro

  • Allegro

  • Allegro Moderato

  • Allegro Assia

Explanation

Question 13 of 16

1

Both Perfect and Plagal cadences are used in And The Glory Of The Lord, but which chords are used to make these cadences. The first FOUR are for the PERFECT CADENCE and the last FOUR are for the PLAGAL CADNECE

Select one or more of the following:

  • Perfect - IV to I

  • Perfect - V to I

  • Perfect - VI to I

  • Perfect - I to V

  • Plagal - V to I

  • Plagal - I to V

  • Plagal - IV to I

  • Plagal - II to I

Explanation

Question 14 of 16

1

In the Baroque period, an orchestral introduction is called what?

Select one of the following:

  • Ritornello

  • Ornamento

  • Hemiola

  • Continuo

Explanation

Question 15 of 16

1

Handel uses a hemiloa in bars 9 and 10. What is a hemiola?

Select one of the following:

  • Where the music feels it is in 2/4 time rather than 3/4

  • When the music feels it has modulated to another key, from A major to E Major, or B Major

  • When there is a mix of chromatic and diatonic harmonies in these two bars

  • When a word is sung over multiple pitches, like 'revealed'

Explanation

Question 16 of 16

1

How many 'parts' make up the Messiah?

Select one of the following:

  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

  • 4

Explanation

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