The Oratorio questions and answers graded A+ 2023 passed

The Oratorio Oratorio - correct answer 1. a musical composition for voices and orchestra based on a religious text 2. For chorus, vocal soloist and orchestra 3. Contains arias, recitatives, duets and orchestral interludes 4. First appeared in early 17th century Italy Oratorio differs from Opera - correct answer 1. No Acting, no scenery and no costumes 2. based on biblical stories 3. Not intended for religious services Messiah by G.F. Handel is one of the most highly regarded ___ of the baroque period. - correct answer Selects all the statements that are true regarding oratorios in the Baroque period - correct answer 1. recitatives are used to connective parts of the oratorio 2. Most oratorios are based on stories from the Bible Select all ways oratorio is like an opera - correct answer 1. It is a large scale composition for chorus, vocal soloists and orchestra 2. It generally follows a narrative text When and where did oratorios first appear? - correct answer Early 17th century Italian prayer halls Which is one of the most well known and beloved oratorios of the Baroque period? - correct answer Handel's Messiah What did Handel do after the failure of the Royal Academy of music opera Company, where Handel was the music director? - correct answer He formed a new company to produce his works Select all musical genres Handel composed - correct answer Oratorios Operas Concertos Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted from Handel's Messiah is sung by - correct answer Tenor aria Handel wrote the Italian duet before this work and used the same melodic ideas in For Unto Us a Child is Born - correct answer what is the texture of the music from "HallelujahChorus" from the messiah, by Handel - correct answer Homophonic How does Handel's Messiah differ from his previous oratorios? - correct answer it is based mainly on the New Testament rather than using a story from the Old Testament Which statement best describes Handel's treatment of the music for Unto Us a Child is Born? - correct answer Handel alternates between polyphonic and homophonic textures and makes changes in dynamics