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WorksheetsCharacteristics of a Baroque Oratorio
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 13mins
What are the parts of an Oratorio?
aria
recitative
chorus
overture
all of the above
Name a very famous Oratorio
(a)
Who is Handel and when was he born?
A German-British composer, 1685-1759
A German composer, 1686-1759
A British composer, 1684-1759
A German-British composer, 1683-1757
What are key facts about Handel's Messiah? Tick all that apply.
it has 54 parts
it has 53 part
it is by Bach
it has a SATB choir and solo
it was written from 22 Aug - 14 Sept 1741
What is the instrumentation of Handel's Messiah?
(a)
What is an overture?
an introduction to a ballet or opera
an instrumental introduction to an opera, ballet, oratorio and cantata
an instrumental introduction to a ballet, opera or oratorio
an instrumental introduction
what is a recitative?
(a)
what is an aria?
a solo
a vocal solo
a vocal solo sung with instrumental accompaniment
a solo with instrumental accompaniment
Aria means...?
(a)
what are the characteristics of an aria in an opera? Tick all that apply.
it stands apart from the psychological drama
the action halts
an expression of emotion directed to the audience
only in oratorios
all the above
What are the characteristics of an aria? Tick all that apply.
Melisma
Repetition
Runs
Sequences
all of the above
What is melisma?
(a)
What is repetition?
singing or playing something twice
repeating something
singing or playing something more than once, often in various ways
when a melodic line is repeated, often in various ways
what is a melodic sequence?
(a)
What is ground bass? Tick all that apply.
a composition technique
a short theme played in the bass
constantly repeated and unchanging
has changing harmonies
all of the above
What is a chorus?
(a)
