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Question 1
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Handel and J.S. Bach met often and collaborated on musical works.
True
False
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Handel composed in all genres except opera.
True
False
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Handel had an international career.
True
False
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Handel’s career was solely based on positions he held in Germany.
True
False
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In what language is the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah sung?
German
Italian
French
English
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The Baroque oratorio evolved out of events that took place during the Counter-Reformation.
True
False
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Which best describes the texture heard in the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah?
Homorhythmic texture throughout
Polyphonic texture throughout
Alternating between homorhythmic and polyphonic textures
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Which genre is Handel said to have invented?
Symphony
English oratorio
Cantata
Opera
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Which is NOT true of the Baroque oratorio?
It utilized scenery, acting, and costumes, just as did opera.
It was generally based on a biblical story and performed in a church.
It featured arias, recitatives, ensemble numbers, choruses, and narration.
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Handel's Messiah (and his oratorios in general) broke the trend of having works by great composers fall into obscurity within a generation or two.
True
False
Question 1
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Handel and J.S. Bach met often and collaborated on musical works.
True
Correct!
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 124. Difficulty - Easy
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Handel composed in all genres except opera.
True
Correct!
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 124. Difficulty - Moderate
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Handel had an international career.
Correct!
True
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 124. Difficulty - Moderate
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Handel’s career was solely based on positions he held in Germany.
True
Correct!
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 124. Difficulty - Moderate
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In what language is the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah sung?
German
Italian
French
Correct!
English
FEEDBACK: See p. 127. Difficulty - Easy
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The Baroque oratorio evolved out of events that took place during the Counter-Reformation.
Correct!
True
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 123. Difficulty - Hard
0.5 / 0.5 pts
Which best describes the texture heard in the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel’s Messiah?
Homorhythmic texture throughout
Polyphonic texture throughout
Correct!
Alternating between homorhythmic and polyphonic textures
FEEDBACK: See p. 127. Difficulty - Hard
0.5 / 0.5 pts
Which genre is Handel said to have invented?
Symphony
Correct!
English oratorio
Cantata
Opera
FEEDBACK: See p. 126. Difficulty - Hard
0.5 / 0.5 pts
Which is NOT true of the Baroque oratorio?
Correct!
It utilized scenery, acting, and costumes, just as did opera.
It was generally based on a biblical story and performed in a church.
It featured arias, recitatives, ensemble numbers, choruses, and narration.
FEEDBACK: See pp. 123–24. Difficulty - Moderate
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Handel's Messiah (and his oratorios in general) broke the trend of having works by great composers fall into obscurity within a generation or two.
Correct answer
True
You Answered
False
FEEDBACK: See p. 123. Difficulty - Easy
