Untitled Flashcards Set

Lea Desandre + Thibault Caavin

Aria

Mass for Christmas

syllabic

Vivaldi's Four Seasons

concerto

Handel: Messiah

An oratorio by Handel, featuring a minor tonality and slow tempo with repetitive rhythmic patterns.

Prelude

• Repetitive rhythms

• static texture

Fugue

A contrapuntal piece based on multiple melodic lines that chase each other.

• varied texture and rhythem

Baroque Period

• ornamentation

• expressiveness.

Suite

A collection of dances, often composed for a variety of instruments.

Similarities between Handel and Bach

Both composers were from Germany and served as musical sponges, absorbing influences.

Differences between Handel and Bach

Bach did not travel much and remained largely in Germany while Handel was more internationally recognized.

L'Orfeo

• Baroque period composed by Monteverdi,

• Italy.

Tonality during the Baroque Period

Refers to the system of keys and modes used in composition.

Oratorio

A religious play set to music, typically involving acting without costumes.

Opera

A theatrical work combining music, singing, costumes, and acting.

Chants

Music passed down orally, characterized by the shape of melody.

Office vs Mass

The office is a private liturgical service, while the mass is public.