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Music in Baroque Era 1600-1750
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During the Era, the Arts… Reflected excess, contrast, and tension Had the purpose of rejecting limits Sought to restore power to the monarchy and the church
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Music in the Baroque Instrumental Music became more popular than vocal music The first orchestras began to appear Music became more elaborate and complex Opera became a popular musical form
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Musical Terms Fugue-many musical lines going on at the same time Sonata and Concerto Pieces for solo instruments Opera A theatrical work where all words are sung Aria- a solo song within an opera Recitative- Half sung, half spoken song
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Composers Johann Sebastian Bach Organist Church Music Known for Fugues and Cantatas
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Georg Frederic Handel Popular for his Oratorios Oratorio is a song for choir based on religious text Messiah Hallelujah Chorus
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Antonio Vivaldi Known for his works for string instruments Most famous work was “The Four Seasons”
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