Instrumental Music of the Baroque Period

derived from the Italian word concertare, which means “to unite”.

• concerto

• concerto grosso

• fugue

alternates a small group of soloists called concertino with alarger ensemble called tutti to show a contrast in dynamics.

• concerto

• concerto grosso

• fugue

an instrumental form based on imitative polyphony.

• concerto

• concerto grosso

• fugue

starts with a subject or a melodic idea that that the composer repeats over and over, appearing in different starting point

• concerto

• concerto grosso

• fugue

He was one of the musical geniuses who mastered the fugue, the organ, and the harpsichord.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

He was known for his cantatas, Brandenburg concerto, and fugue.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

He learned music at the attic of their house.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

One of his famous works is the “Hallelujah Chorus” from his oratorio “Messiah”.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel

His contributions to church music, secular vocal music, and instrumental music made him a remarkable composer of the Baroque era.

• Johann Sebastian Bach

• George Frideric Handel