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false |
Handel and J. S. Bach met often and collaborated on musical works. T or F |
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false |
Handel composed in all genres except opera. T or F |
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true |
Handel’s Messiah was premiered in Dublin. T or F |
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false |
Handel’s career was solely based on positions he held in Germany. T or F |
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false |
Handel’s music reflects only English influences. T or F |
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english |
In what language is the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah sung? |
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false |
Religious leaders typically wrote the texts of English oratorios. T or F |
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true |
The Baroque oratorio evolved out of events that took place during the Counter-Reformation. T or F |
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true |
The Royal Academy of Music was founded for the purpose of producing Italian opera. T or F |
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true |
The libretto for Handel’s Messiah features biblical verses from both the Old and New Testaments. T or F |
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an Italian word meaning "place of prayer" |
The word "oratorio" is derived from? |
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Halle, Germany |
Where was Handel born? |
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Westminster Abbey, London |
Where was Handel buried? |
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alternating between homorhythmic and polyphonic textures |
Which best describes the texture heard in the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah? |
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English oratorio |
Which genre is Handel said to have invented? |
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It utilized scenery, acting, and costumes, just as did opera. |
Which is NOT true of the Baroque oratorio? |
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da capo aria |
Which of the following best describes "Rejoice, greatly"? |
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Julius Caesar |
Which of the following is an Italian opera by Handel? |
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ritornello |
Which term means an instrumental refrain? |
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