How was the distinction between "clock time" and "stop time" achieved in early opera? why was this distinction important?

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Erica Reese

31 May, 03:00

How was the distinction between "clock time" and "stop time" achieved in early opera? why was this distinction important?

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Urijah · Answer 1

The new ritornello material is followed by new music for the chorus. In this section, they sing the words "Steht auf!" (Arise!). For these words, Bach uses word-painting; he makes the music directly reflect the meaning of the words.