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How is an Oratorio different from an opera?

Why was the oratoiro created?

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A quiz to review the unit on Handel's Messiah

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1
Why was the oratoiro created?
Because Handel was losing money in opera.
Because the sermons were too boring.
Because the church wanted only religious music.
Because operas were banned at Lent.
2
How is an Oratorio different from an opera?
Sung in a church
Only about Biblical stories
No sets or costumes
all of the above
3
Who composed the Messiah?
Beethoven
Mozart
Bach
Handel
4
What was your favorite part of this unit?
It's almost over.
Listening to the Hallelujah Chorus
Composing an aria
all of the above
5
Which song is matches rhythm to rhythm of words with a simple chord harmony?
Aria
Recitative Secco
Chorus
Recitative Accompagnato
6
Which song style expresses a person's thoughts or emotions?
Aria
Chorus
Recitative Accompagnato
Recitative Secco
7
What is the Messiah about?
the death of Christ
Christ's entire life
the birth of Christ
the ministry of Christ
8
What is an oratorio similar to?
Concerto
Musical
Sonata
Opera
9
Which song is a monumental song sung by a large group of people?
Recitative Accompagnato
Recitative Secco
Aria
Chorus
10
What is the name of Handel's most famous chorus from the Messiah?
Hallelujah
Unto Us a Child is Born
Lift Up Your Heads, Oh You Gates
Comfort Ye