Discussion Board: Music Rhymes and Instrumentals

Discussion Board
The music has rich rhymes and instrumentals that inspire happiness, hope, and faith. This is a seasonal music piece that was composed for soloists, orchestra, and choir. The lyrics are directly adopted from the bible and narrate the story about the birth and life of Jesus Christ. As we can see from the video, there is a good balance and transition of the various musical instruments being played. This oratorio includes both vocal and instrumental melodic devices such as word painting and contrary motion. Another critical aspect is that the song is divided into three major sections. It starts with the prophecies about the coming of Jesus, his title as the messiah, and his nativity. In the second section, the focus is on the suffering and death of Jesus. The final section centers on the judgment day and r...