Handel - Acis and Galata

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He writes for ______ purposes
musical
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He uses a variety of melisma and syllabic settings within arias and choruses for _____and_____
contrast variety
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frequent _____ repetition to increase length of numbers
phrase
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Direction of melody mainly in recitative to reflect _____ of words
meaning
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Melodic descent adds _____
pathos
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Emphasises the pathos
Silences
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he uses these to add variety to the music
rhythms
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whole opera is mainly in _____
B flat major
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Mainly related keys. ____ reflecting pleasant existence
major
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Modulation to none relatives. One, Bb maj - F min. Which passage?
Wretched Lovers
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Name of the giant
Polyphemus
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To add musical interest and illustrate the mood
harmony
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All ____ and some chorus
arias
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Added recorders and oboes to aid ______
characterisation
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Depicts the birds in hush you pretty warbling choir
Recorder
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Mainly used to create musical interest
Texture
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He uses a variety of melisma and syllabic settings within arias and choruses for _____and_____

Back

contrast variety

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Front

frequent _____ repetition to increase length of numbers

Back

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Card 4

Front

Direction of melody mainly in recitative to reflect _____ of words

Back

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Card 5

Front

Melodic descent adds _____

Back

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