Baroque+Period

Baroque Period The Baroque period runs from the 1600-1750. Baroque music generally has a repetitive harmonic structure and a continuous melody. There was also a lot of improvisation.

The Palladian Ensemble's 'An Excess of Pleasure' demonstrates the figured bass and improvisational quality of Baroque Music.

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Well-known Baroque composers include Vivaldi, Handel and Bach.

Vivaldi's the Four Seasons (which includes sound painting - musical figures which represent actions or objects) media type="custom" key="23996560"

Vivaldi's 'Gloria' - one of his most well-know pieces media type="custom" key="23996570"

Bach was a German organist and composer known for his polyphonic music. He wrote inventions, sinfonias and fugues – often based on themes from simple chorale music taken from church.

Bach's Cello suites demonstrate the regular rhythms and stately character of Baroque music. media type="custom" key="23996612"

Bach's 'Fugue in G-minor' demonstrates counterpoint, which is multiple melodies at the same time media type="custom" key="23996590"