1. Baroque Context

3. 1603
Death of Queen Elizabeth I
1607
First settlement in Jamestown, VA
1611
Bible: King James Version
1628
Dr. William Harvey explains circulatory system
1643
Reign of Louis XIV
1649
Period of Commonwealth begins in England
1667
John Milton’s Paradise Lost
1684
Sir Isaac Newton’s theory of gravitation
1715
Reign of Louis XV begins
1728
John Gay’s Beggar’s Opera performed

4. Vivaldi: The Summer Melody Harmony Medium Style
Vivaldi: The Summer
Melody
Harmony
Medium
Style

5. Critical Thinking:
Based on what you’ve learned so far: Explain contextual components that shaped the Baroque Era as we know it now.

6. Factors

7. Factors
Discovery
Middle Class
Religion

8. Cite examples (from articles, websites, etc.)
Discussion
Why are these factors so instrumental to the creation of the Baroque Era?
In groups of 3 or 4, discuss these factors and take notes on WHY you believe these factors are so important.
Cite examples (from articles, websites, etc.)

9. Listening Map: Claudio Monteverdi
Damigella Tutta Bella
Melody
Rhythm/Meter
Medium (Performing Forces/Timbre
Style (Expression/Texture)