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Handel and the Glory of the Lord (Structure (Idea 3 and 4, Idea 1, Idea 2,…
Handel and the Glory of the Lord
Instrumentation
Choir
Soprano
Alto
Tenor
Bass
Violins and Violas
Basso continuo
Cello
Harpsichord
Timpani and Trumpets
Oboe and Bassoon
Melody
Four major ideas
2: Descending sequence, melismatic word setting
3: Repition for emphasis
!: A major triad, syllabic word setting
4: Long repeated notes, Syllabic word setting
Rhythm and Metre
3/4 time signature
Regular on the beat rhythms
Use of hemiola
2 bars of 3/4 that sound like 3 bars of 2/4
Allegro
Brisk walking pace. Suitable for lively dancing
Harmony and Tonality
Key of A major
Modulates between A major, E major and B major
All keys modulated to are major to keep happy tone
Texture and Choral Styles
Monophonic/Single Line Writing
Homophonic/Four part choir
Simple imitation
Polyphonic/Two ideas together
Doubling of parts
Structure
Idea 3 and 4
Idea 1
Idea 2
Ideas 1 and 3
Ideas 1 and 2
All Ideas
Ideas 1 2 and 3
Ideas 3 and 4