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and the glory of the lord
n/a
9
Music
10th Grade
05/13/2012

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Term
melody
Definition
based on 4 main melodic ideas:
idea 1) based on triad of A major and is syllabic
idea 2) mellismatic descending sequence
idea 3) repetition
idea 4) repeated notes of long duration
Term
rhythm
Definition
-"driving", regular on beat crotchet rhythms
- hemiola (notes grouped in 2 beats)
Term
harmony
Definition
-clear major harmonies to match joyful words
- perfect cadences (V-I)
-ends on plagal cadence (IV-I)
Term
texture
Definition
- alternating homophonic and polyphonic sections
- inverted counterpoint
- ends in chordal homophony
Term
tonality
Definition
a major
Term
dynamics
Definition
range from mf-f
terraced dynamics
Term
tempo
Definition
allegro (lively and fast)
Term
instrumentation
Definition
*4 voices: alto tenor soprano bass
*cello + organ = basso continuo
*later added oboes and bassoons to double string parts and, in places, the voice part
Term
word painting
Definition
"lord" - highest note
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