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Baroque music (UK: / b ə ˈ r ɒ k / or US: / b ə ˈ r oʊ k /) refers to the period or dominant style of Western classical music composed from about 1600 to 1750. The Baroque style followed the Renaissance period , and was followed in turn by the Classical period after a short transition (the galant style ).
- c. 1730-1820
- c. 1400-1600
- c. 500-1400
Mar 6, 2024 · Baroque music, a style of music that prevailed during the period from about 1600 to about 1750, known for its grandiose, dramatic, and energetic spirit but also for its stylistic diversity. One of the most dramatic turning points in the history of music occurred at the beginning of the 17th.
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Learn about the Baroque period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750, and its major composers, forms, and philosophies. Explore how Baroque music used contrast, monody, and basso continuo to communicate emotions and ideas.
Dec 5, 2022 · Learn about the history, style, musical forms, and key composers of the Baroque music era, from 1600 to 1750 AD. Discover how the orchestra, opera, concerto, and sonata were developed, and how the harmonic system of common practice became dominant. Explore the key Baroque composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Handel.
