“Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life” Bach’s Cantata “Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life”

Four Voice Types Soprano – highest Alto – middle-high Tenor – middle-low Bass – lowest

Types of Movements in Cantatas Opening Chorus – Whole choir sings in polyphonic texture Recitative – Solo singer sings in speech-like style Aria – Solo singer sings in melodic style Chorale – Whole choir sings in homophonic texture

Outline of Cantata Chorus: “Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life” Recitative: “Blessed Mouth” Aria: “Do Not be Ashamed, O Soul” Recitative: “Astonishment Might Dazzle the Mighty” Aria: “Prepare, Jesus, the Path for Thyself Chorale: “Happy, I, Who Has Jesus” Aria: “Help, Jesus, That I May Acknowledge You” Recitative: “ The Wondrous Hand of the Almighty” Aria: “I Will Sing of Jesus’ Wonders” Chorale: “Jesus, Joy of My Desiring”

Song Analysis (copy this chart) Movement Solo Voice or Instrument Chorus Recitative Aria Chorale

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