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What is an example of a musical piece written in a 4/2 time signature?

One example of a musical piece written in a 4/2 time signature is the "Hallelujah Chorus" from Handel's Messiah.


What work by Handel is performed at Christmas?

Actually, it's an Oratorio, not a musical ... The Messiah. It actually has 3 parts - the first part is generally performed at Christmas time. The 2nd part is performed around Easter. Although the Hallelujah Chorus is sung most often at Christmas, it was originally intended, by Handel, to be used only at Easter, as it is included in the Easter portion of that oratorio.


When does and the glory of the lord chorus comes in messiah?

The chorus, and the glory of the Lord, is found in the third section of Handel's Messiah. Handel wrote the Messiah in approximately two weeks' time, by hand, in the 1700s. Even though the times and music have changed, this is still considered a masterpiece of music.


What are the Two famous oratorios composed by handel?

Messiah The triumph of the time and truth He wrote 16 oratorios


What song has hallelujah repeated in the chorus?

25 is not correct. and the question should be: How many time is the word "hallelujah" sung in Handel's Hallelujah Chorus answer: 167 times


What is the story behind Leonard Cohen's song hallelujah?

The music for the Hallelujah Chorus - arguably the most famous piece from Handel's oratorio Messiah, was written some time during the span of 22 August 1741 when Handel started work on his Messiah and 14 September 1741 when he finished it. The libretto (the words) was written some time prior - probably in the Spring or Summer of 1741 - by Charles Jennens. Of course he was actually selecting passages from the Bible which was written quite some time before that.


George Frideric Handel's Messiah is an example of?

Handel's YOUNG MESSIAH is a beautiful walk through the Bible, and suitable for listening any time of the year. If you are a believer in Christ and Eternity you will most likely desire your own copy. I began to listen to it 20 yrs ago this next Spring.


What age did handel start music lessons?

Handel was 56 years of age when he wrote the Messiah


What is the meter of hallelujah chorus?

The meter of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus" is primarily in 4/4 time, which gives it a strong and uplifting rhythmic feel. The piece features a mix of homophonic and polyphonic textures, allowing for a dynamic interplay between the voices. The regular meter contributes to the celebratory and majestic character of the music.


How did church influence music in the classical time period?

In the 18th century, Catholic and Protestant composers wrote music for the Church. Examples of these pieces include Handel's 'Messiah' and Mozart's Requiem Mass.


Why did Handel write Esther?

In 1741, Handel was invited by the Duke of Devonshire to go to Dublin, Ireland and direct a performance of one of his works for charity.About six weeks before this time, Handel's librettist, Charles Jennens, gave him a scripture libretto on the topic of the Messiah, and requested him to set it to music.After the Duke's invitation, Handel decided he would compose music to this libretto for the Dublin charity performance.


Handel became a virtuoso on the?

Handel was a virtuosic organist at his time.