Author Question: It is widely believed that while attending the London premiere of the Messiah, King George II ... (Read 23 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **on:** Jul 25, 2018

It is widely believed that while attending the London premiere of the Messiah, King George II __________.

a) became tired of sitting and stood near the end of the oratorio
b) was moved by the beauty and majesty of the music and stood in respect
c) thought that the work was too long and walked out after the second act
d) broke into tears and called out to Handel during the final aria

Question 2

How does Bartok articulate the form in Game of Pairs?

a) pizzicato and arco string sections
b) changes in the timbre, alternating between woodwind, brass, and percussion
c) dramatic dynamic contrast
d) harmonic modulation toward and away from tonic