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The word baroque can be traced from the ancient portuguese noun __________-a pearl that is not a round |
Barroco |
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Characteristics of Baroque Music |
• Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental • Melodies are not easy to sing or remember • Primarily contrapuntal textures with some homophony • Dynamic contrast - alternation between loud and soft • Music genres - operas, oratorios, suites, toccatas, concertó grosso, fugue • Orchestra consists of strings and continuo • Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that are commonly used • New forms: 1. binary - AB 2. ternary - ABC 3. ground bass 4. fugue |
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Music Genres of Baroque Music |
1. Opera 2. Oratorios 3. Suites 4. Toccatas 5. Concerto grosso 6. Fugue 7. Concerto |
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A form of orchestral music that employs a solo instrument accompanied by an orchestra. |
Concerto |
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Instrumental form for small group of soloist and full orchestra |
Concerto Grosso |
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A dramatic work or genre of classical time |
Opera |
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A religious narrative large scale work for orchestra and voices perfomed without costume, scenery or action. |
Oratorio |
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Contrapuntal composition in short melody is introduced by one part |
Fugue |
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A set of instrumental compositions for dance style |
Suite |
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Musical compositions that resemble a harmonized version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church during the Baroque era. |
Chorale |
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Famous Composers of the Baroque Period |
1. Johann Sebastian Bach 2. Antonio Vivaldi 3. George Friedrich Händel |
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Johann Sebastian Bach works include: |
• concerto grosso • Masses • cantatas • fugues • works for clavichord and harpsichord |
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The famous piece of Antonio Vivaldi |
The Four Seasons |
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The famous creation of George Friedrich Händel and very well known |
• Hallelujah • Messiah |
