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- 1. Responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas set to music by many composers, including Byrd, Morales, Palestrina, Zelenka, and Victoria, “O magnum_______”.
- 4. Dutch composer and organist (1562 – 1621) one of several composers who set the motet “Hodie Christus natus est” to music.
- 5. The famous Christmas carol "What Child Is This?" is set to the tune of this traditional English folk song (first registered circa 1580).
- 7. A pear-shaped plucked string instrument from the Renaissance, associated with the older, folk origins of some carols such as "What Child Is This".
- 9. Famous medieval Christmas carol, first published in 1582, "Personent ____".
- 14. A powerful hymn of praise and prophecy sung by Mary in anticipation of Jesus' birth, set to music by Bach, Monteverdi, Charpentier, and Vivaldi, among others.
- 15. Ancient French Christmas carol from the late 15th or early 16th century,"Noël_______".
- 18. Known as the Huron Carol and attributed to Jean de Brébeuf, "Jesous _____".
- 20. Famous chorus from Handel’s "Messiah".
- 21. Oratorio written for Easter that often is performed around Christmas.
- 23. This German composer and harpsichordist who was a contemporary of JS Bach, Telemann, and Handel, wrote "Ein Weihnachtsoratorium", and several cantatas for Christmas and Epiphany.
- 24. Christmas carol which originated from the Provence region of France in the 17th century, "Un flambeau, Jeannette, _____ ".
- 26. French composer (1694–1772), virtuoso organist and harpsichordist known for his "Nouveau livre de noels”.
- 28. Pastoral symphony in Handel's "Messiah".
- 29. German composer, organist, and music theorist who set "Christmas Vespers" to music.
- 31. The oratorio "Judas Maccabaeus" is often performed as a festive alternative to Handel's "Messiah" during the winter holiday season, serving as a grand celebration of Hanukkah. Who wrote it?
- 34. French composer who wrote "Messe de Minuit pour Noël" (1694) based on the melodies of ten French Christmas carols.
- 35. Though not really baroque, this song is so globally popular it has been added to UNESCO’s world heritage list for its universal cultural value (2 words).
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- 2. His "Vespro di Natale" isn't one single work but often refers to reconstructions of 17th-century Venetian Christmas Eve services.
- 3. In Bach’s "Christmas Oratorio", this instrument is featured in a unique soprano aria featuring a distant, echoing voice.
- 6. "O magnum mysterium" was set to music by many composers, including this famous Spanish composer of the Renaissance, who was also a Catholic priest.
- 8. This 17th-century Italian composer wrote "Cantata per la notte del Santissimo Natale”.
- 10. Italian composer whose “Concerto grosso in G minor” is also known as the “Christmas Concerto”.
- 11. Beloved composer who wrote "Weihnachtsoratorium".
- 12. Considered one of England's greatest composers, he wrote "Missa Puer natus est nobis".
- 13. French composer and organist (1709–1795) known for his "Six Symphonies de Noël".
- 16. This song originated in 1720 as a French carol in the Burgundian dialect, written by Bernard de la Monnoye.
- 17. Iconic, joyful refrain from the traditional Christmas carol "Deck the Halls" (16th-century).
- 19. A decoration which is found in sheet music or on Christmas trees.
- 22. Widely regarded as the greatest German composer before JS Bach, he wrote "Weihnachtshistorie".
- 25. He wrote the text of "Vom Himmel hoch", and likely the melody as well.
- 27. Traditional Christmas carol is a popular choice for francophone choirs internationally, especially in Canada « D'où viens-tu,_______ ».
- 30. Likely composer of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen", "Adeste Fideles", "I Saw Three Ships”, "Coventry Carol", "Entre le bœuf et l'âne gris", and more.
- 32. “Ríu ríu chíu”, a villancico that became known as a Christmas carol, comes from this country.
- 33. Number of cantatas comprised in Bach’s "Christmas Oratorio".