Baroque Music

Baroque Music

The word Baroque literally means "misshapen pearl". Another term used to describe Baroque is "bizarre".

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What does the word "Baroque" mean?

Baroque Music

The Baroque Period lasted from 1600 - 1750.

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What are the dates of the Baroque Period?

• 1450 - 1600

• 1600 - 1750

• 1750 - 1820

Baroque Instruments

• Harpsichord

• Violin

• Viola

• Cello

• Double Bass

• Harp

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Which IS NOT a Baroque instrument

• Violin

• Harp

• Guitar

• Harpsichord

Baroque Music

• Many musical selections from this time period was written to bring out emotions.

• Some music sounds dark

• Some music sounds bright

• Dark sounding music generally brings out feelings of gloom, sadness, etc.

• Bright sounding music generally brings out feelings of joy, happiness, cheerfulness, etc.

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

Johann Sebastian Bach

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What feelings do you get from hearing this music?

Spring from the Four Seasons

Antonio Vivaldi

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Little Fugue in G Minor

Johann Sebastian Bach

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Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah

George Frideric Handel

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