Comparing the Classical and Baroque Eras of Music From the 1600’s through the 1900’s‚ two distinct forms of musical composition and periods came into play that would change the way the world looked at musical performance in all its revelations. Baroque music displayed music that expressed drama‚ expression of self and talent in retrospect to the way church felt had previously felt about in the medieval era of thinking. The form of Classical era music that began to engulf much of western Europe gave
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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 Forms That Defined the Baroque Era The end of the renaissance period brought several artists and intellects together to discuss the revival of the Greek drama. Although several forms from the renaissance were still used‚ the development of new styles evolved‚ especially in the area of vocal music. Opera‚ oratorio and the cantata came directly from the theatrical desire to invoke the emotional awareness of their listeners through singing‚ while the concerto‚ sonata and suite gave the listener
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One defining feature of Baroque era music was its connection to and expression of worship themes. Because many well-known composers during this time worked for the Church‚ sacred music was often written for specific religious occasions. A cultural value held by many composers during this time was to write to honor God. During the Baroque period‚ many composers developed more elaborate musical embellishments. Changes were made in musical notation and advancements in instrumental playing techniques
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Emily Bassett September 21‚ 2012 The Baroque During the period of the Baroque musical style (1600-1750)‚ emotions ran high‚ literally. This was a time for expression of emotions through musical performances called operas. Operas were made popular in Italy in 1600 and employed many theatre elements such as music‚ acting‚ poetry‚ and costumes. Operas‚ in all simplicity‚ were dramas set to music. The Baroque was defined by sudden shifts in dynamic‚ homophonic musical texture‚ emphasis on beats
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variety of different eras of music and each have their unique characteristics‚ the Baroque Era stuck out to me the most‚ I enjoyed the passion and emotion that was put into the music that then created Classical music. As music has progressed it has built off of each other by innovating and trying new rhythms and techniques to make a unique sound. However‚ between this time period and the modern music of today many things have changed while some have stayed the same. The Baroque Era was during the time
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Baroque The Baroque is a period of artistic style that started around 1600 in Rome‚ Italy‚ and spread throughout the majority of Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. In informal usage‚ the word "baroque" describes something that is elaborate and highly detailed. The Baroque age is roughly divided into three parts: Early Baroque‚ High Baroque and Late Baroque. The Late baroque is synonymous with the Rococo period‚ which followed. The Baroque style is characterized be exaggerated motion
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The term Baroque means an irregularly shaped complex form. It came from the irregularly shaped pearl meaning unnatural and strange. This is completely different‚ from a description of the music of the time. Musical styles greatly different from artistic styles of the time making it virtually impossible to draw parallels between the two. Instead‚ one needs to draw independent conclusions about Baroque music. One example which we heard in class was Handel’s oratorio called Solomon‚ Act III. The
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Baroque Art and Architecture I INTRODUCTION Baroque Art and Architecture‚ the style dominating the art and architecture of Europe and certain European colonies in the Americas throughout the 1600s‚ and in some places‚ until 1750. A number of its characteristics continue in the art and architecture of the first half of the 18th century‚ although this period is generally termed rococo (see Rococo Style) and corresponds roughly with King Louis XV of France. Manifestations of baroque art appear
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shaped pearl‚” the term “baroque” has been widely used since the nineteenth century to describe the period in Western European art music from about 1600 to 1750” - http://www.baroque.org. Following the Renaissance‚ the baroque period was known for its expressivity of boldness‚ extravagance‚ overall balance‚ and use of heavy use of ornamentation. These features can be seen in everything from the clothing styles‚ to the architecture‚ and in particular the arts. The baroque period is generally divided
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