The Baroque period spanned from 1600 to 1750. The baroque period can be divided into three parts: early (1600-1640)‚ middle (1640-1680)‚ and late (1680-1750). Although today most people recognize the latest part as the baroque music‚ the earliest part was one of the most revolutionary phases in music history. The early baroque composers rejected the polyphony texture of the late Renaissance music and favored homophonic texture. They also focused on harmony rather than the complexity of melodic lines
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What were the primary influences that shaped the Baroque form in Italian and northern European Art and Architecture? Many believe the term Baroque derives from the Portuguese word barroco‚ meaning an irregularly shaped pearl (Sayre 677). Originally‚ it was used in a derogatory manner with connotations of bizarre and strange‚ implying bad taste. Ironically‚ some of the most profound and beautiful works of art and architecture were created in this era. Religion‚ economics‚ the rise of absolute monarchy
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MY SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE Against the stunning backdrop of the sydney harbour‚ lies this graceful architectural piece of urban sculpture‚ glistening in the sun and aglow at night. Pearl of austrailia jewel of sydney;The Sydney Opera House. Built in 1957-1973 and designed by John Utzon‚ proudly treasured by the people of austrailia and internationally admired‚ a master piece of modern architecture. In its relatively short lifetime it has gained a reputation as a world class performimg
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Although composer Giuseppe Verdi’s five act grand opera‚ Don Carlo‚ was performed in Italian‚ translation is not required in order for love‚ war‚ politics‚ friendship‚ and betrayal to be unveiled. First performed in Paris in 1867‚ the plot amazingly unfolds through the dynamics and tempo of orchestral music and through the beautiful musical score of voices ranging from soprano to bass by the opera performers. The opera’s dialogue was a French language libretto by Joseph Mery and Camille du Locle
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many times in can do the whole opposite. One of the few topics in music where developments continued in a consistent uphill way has been that in the development of the orchestra. Claudio Monteverdi play an important role in the development of the opera orchestra. Firstly‚ Monteverdi puts an orchestra instrumental list at the beginning of his of Orfeo. This easily delineates his insistence on using a certain number of instruments for what probably a certain “sound”. Monteverdi also assigned instruments
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Katherine Lowe English 102 Research Paper Dr. Gaarden Antonio Vivaldi and “The Four Seasons” Antonio Vivaldi is widely known as one of the greatest composers of the Baroque Era. Vivaldi was considered a musical genius in Venice and all over Italy. He and his music quickly spread around the world. His achievements are remarkable and inspiring to any musician or composer. His unique techniques and musical elements he used made his music stand out. Vivaldi’s famous concerto‚ The Four Seasons
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Baroque vs. Classical Music Essay When many people listen to music from earlier periods‚ they classify it all as classical music‚ when although there were many periods of music. Although the two may sound similar to the untrained ear‚ the Baroque style and the Classical styles of music have many differences. The Baroque Period (1600-1750) was a revolutionary period for music. Preceded by the renaissance‚ the Baroque Period offered new and different things to music. Common tools were used such
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Music History 1st year midterm notes Chapter V: The Middle Ages and the Evolution of Polyphony Early Middle Ages (5th-10th century) High Middle Ages (11th-13th century) Late Middle Ages (14th-15th century) Composers: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) Songs composed Plainchant Sequence: Comlumba Aspexit About: -german writer‚ composer‚ philosopher‚ christian‚ and visionary -had visions and later recognized as a gift from god. -was sent to the church in god’s service‚ due to her
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The Baroque era began as an exploration of new and interesting ideas to invoke a due sense of excitement in succeeding the seemingly stale and worn period of the Renaissance. The era had been labelled during the mid-eighteenth century as Baroque‚ derived from the Portuguese Barocco meaning ‘misshapen pearl’. This term would seem perfectly fitting for something that should be so perfect‚ smooth and naturally rounded but yet is deemed tarnished and distorted - a contradictory term being grand and
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Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House (1957 - 1973) is a masterpiece of late modern architecture. It was created by a young architect who understood and recognised the potential provided by the site against the stunning backdrop of Sydney Harbour. The base for the building was started in 1959 - years before the designs were finished. It took four years to design by Danish architect Jorn Utzon and by 1962 the designs were finalized and construction began. In total it took 14 years to build
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