Baroque music

c1150-c1400, the music created started out in the form of a monody, which meant music was written as a single line. This is the earliest period where we can be pretty sure of how the music that survived actually sounded. The manuscripts for music during this time were often influenced by religion through the churches, which was a common place of learning. It was during the 11th to 13th century where monody music turned into organum music, music written with multiple lines. Although the music…

join playing the same notes in the same rhythm. This creates a very powerful sound that if listened to at high volume can make your heart pound like a drum. Then near the end it fades, like the very end of a snow (or rain) storm. In 1720, the Baroque era in music, this piece differed from others written in that time in that…

Handel Vs. Bach Two of the greatest Baroque Era composers who still influence music to this today with their compositions are Johan Sebastian Bach and George Fredrick Handel. The influence of Bach and Handel are found in mainstream media throughout the world. Their compositions are still played in modern times by tribute bands, television commercials, opera concerts and even sound therapies by relaxation therapists. It is evident that their music has touched the lives of many people. Bach and…

considered one of the greatest and most influential classical musicians during his time, as well as, a rebirth of sorts during the 1950s. Vivaldi was a composer, who unlike any other has the historical significance of experiencing a resurgence of his music making him popular in two different eras (picture 8). Antonio Lucio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice, Italy to Giovanni Battista Vivaldi and Camilla Calicchio (biography 1). Giovanni, Antonio’s father, was a professional…

One of the most important factors in the development of the trumpet was its acceptance as a key contributor to art music. This realization became fully accepted in the 17th century during the Baroque period. Prior to this time the trumpet was seen primarily as an instrument delegated to military functions and processional fanfares. Due to its construction the common practice of playing trumpet was limited to just notes within the harmonic series of the trumpet. This limitation hindered many…

people, the very name ‘Vivaldi’ is synonymous with The Four Seasons, to the exclusion of all else.” (Everett, xi). Being perhaps the most popular and frequently performed works of Vivaldi, The Four Seasons are a highlight in the history of program music. (Everett, xi) This work, taken from Op. 8, a collection of twelve violin concertos, furnishes much debate about its composition. (Sciannameo, 1) The earliest edition of Opus 8, Il cimento dell’ armonia e dell’ inventione, from which The Four…

The Baroque Period Perhaps one the most notable time periods of all time is the Baroque period. The Baroque emerged in Rome, Italy around 1600 and later spread to the rest of Europe. Literately translated as the “irregularly shaped pearl”, the Baroque period was characterized by exaggeration, movement, drama, exuberance, and emotion. These key characteristics were seen in many art forms including theater, paintings, sculptures, and music. New art techniques, such as chiaroscuro, emerged and…

THE BAROQUE INFLUENCE ON MODERN ART The origins of the word Baroque are obscure. Baroque is an artistic style that was present mainly in Europe from the late 16th century until the early 18th century. The Baroque is considered to be the dominant art style in Europe between the Mannerist and Rococo eras and it is characterized by overt emotion, dynamic movement, and self-confident rhetoric. “Although the term Baroque is applied mainly to the visual and performing arts, it is also used to describe…

Antonio Vivaldi is known as one of the greatest Italian Baroque composers. He was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice. Vivaldi was born at the time when the city was the capital of the independent state called the Republic of Venice. Like his father and other members of his family, Vivaldi had red hair, and when he was ordained into priesthood at the age of 25, he was given the nickname “The Red Priest.” Vivaldi was the son of Giovanni Battista Vivaldi and Camilla Calicchio. Vivaldi was one of…

Renaissance were fairly mild, the Baroque era got a little more complex. Baroque actually came from the Portuguese word barocco, meaning irregularly shaped pearl and referring to excessive ornamentation. This era was known for its scientific revolution; Sir Isaac Newton created his laws of gravity, Johaness Kepler discovered that the planets move around the son, William Harvey discovered the circulation, and Santorio Santorii created the thermometer. The Baroque era was all about theatrics and…