Grade 6 Music History
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
These are the Vocabulary Words for our unit on George Frideric Handel. We will be playing a "Kahoot!" game to test your knowledge of these words.
Before we start to play "Kahoot!", take a moment to think about what these words mean to you:
George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759)
These are the Vocabulary Words for our unit on George Frideric Handel. We will be playing a "Kahoot!" game to test your knowledge of these words.
Before we start to play "Kahoot!", take a moment to think about what these words mean to you:
oboe
smuggled virtuoso pounds props overture |
sonata
muffled opera oratorio libretto |
forbid
chapel Elector Westminster Abbey score |
Now that you have had a chance to think about these words, we are ready to play "Kahoot!" Click on the link below to open a new tab in "Kahoot!".
George Frideric Handel Worksheets
George Frideric Handel Listening Activities
Listening Selection #1:
The "Hallelujah" Chorus from Messiah
The "Hallelujah" Chorus from Messiah
After listening to the following piece of music, please respond to the questions below on the paper provided.
The "Hallelujah" Chorus from Messiah by George Frederic Handel | |
File Size: | 5529 kb |
File Type: | mp3 |
#1. What emotion is this piece of music trying to express? How does Handel and the performers of this piece achieve this?
#2. In what language is the choir singing?
#3. What instruments do you hear/see?