Baroque

French Baroque 1600-1750 Europe in the 1600s was at the end of Counter Reformation, and as the political and cultural shifts took place, we begin to see art, particularly in France, influenced more and more, by the ruling monarchy. The transition from Mannerism into Baroque is not clear, but eventually the arts started to adopt a new look. And feel. Paintings started to become more exuberant, dynamic and ornamented. The scale of work produced during this time increased dramatically. Where Mannerism

as the Baroque period. Countless composers achieved immense success during this point in history, two of the most famous being, Johann Bach and George Frideric Handel. The first opera, oratorio, and cantata occurred during the Baroque period. Amazingly, most of the instruments used during the period, remain in use today. The Baroque period in music obviously played a tremendous role in the growth of music through its numerous successful composers and various types of instruments. The Baroque period

Baroque Period (1600-1750) Baroque Music Characteristics 2 Rhythm •Most baroque music has an easily recognizable strong, steady pulse, and continuity of rhythm. •Patterns of rhythmic sequences permeate much of Baroque music. •Rapid changes in harmony often makes the pieces feel more rhythmic. •Dance rhythms were frequently used in multi-movement form pieces. •Dotted rhythms were widely used. Harmony •Figured Bass—a system of numbers placed under the music—was developed to indicate

Baroque Music In 1600 a new style of music began to evolve, this form of music was later to be called Baroque. Baroque music was very different to the music before its time such as medieval and early renaissance music and the development of new harmonic and melodic lines added difference in pace and variation to the compositions giving them a new shape and form. The structure of the music also changed, different forms such as fugues and cannons developed and different

The Baroque period is an era of artistic style utilizing embellished motion, pure and effortlessly interpreted detail to yield drama, tension, exuberance, and opulence in representation. Baroque music is characterized through contrasts as dramatic elements, monody and the advent of the basso continuo, and different instrumental sounds. Contrast is an essential feature in the production of baroque arrangements. The alternations between bold and flamboyant and soft, solo and ensemble, different

The Baroque chamber orchestra, a type of ensemble today that can vary greatly from group to group, is involved in a type of performance many musicians remain confused about. For a modern musician, the confusion surrounding the Baroque style stems from a notion that spending time learning a style of instrument that is no longer commonplace is something that is not worthwhile or is even detrimental to a modern instrumental career. Much of this stems from the idea that the romantic era of music is the

Baroque music was first constructed between 1600s through 1750. Baroque music originates in Rome, and Italy, thought out time the music migrated across Europe. The word Baroque is Italian for bizarre, which corresponds with the music because it is very lively and energetic. I choose the baroque period because the music is very interesting and one of a kind, that is not played anymore in our time. There are many different parts that make up the Baroque Opera, from composers to the actual Opera

piece for is the Baroque Era and the Classical Period. I chose a piece from the Baroque Era by Bach called the “Toccata and fugue in D minor, BWV 565 I-Toccata”. Then from the Classical Period I chose a piece by Haydn, “Piano sonata no.4 in G major HOB XVI G1-Allegro”. The Baroque Era lasted from 1600 to 1750. The Baroque Era was known as the “Age of Absolutism”. Rulers during the time liked to exercise total power over their subjects and not allow them to have say. The Baroque Era was also shaped

of the Baroque Era. The Baroque era brought new musical forms that changed music composition’s forever. Musical forms of the baroque era used important techniques, For instance, one of the main changes from previous era was the use of multiple melodies. Previous era used a single melody. The Baroque era began in Italy during the 17th Century. Some of the newest development during this era was the development of string instruments, the trumpet, timbre and the harpsichord. During the Baroque Era music

Rhianna DiGiaimo Baroque Tuesday 8:30 Materials and Props “What is the Baroque period and why is it so important?” is something one might ask when unsure of art periods and how influential they are to us today. The Baroque period was a time in the sixteenth century when style was exaggerated, gardens started to become more elaborate, power was on the rise, and straight lines in architecture were all the rage. However, one might not know that the Baroque period in Italy, born in Italy, that it entered