1.
MUSICOF THE BAROQUE
PERIOD
Teacher Eugene

2.
WHAT DOES BAROQUE LITERALLY
MEAN?
•The word Baroque is derived from the Portuguese
word “Barroco” which means “pearl of irregular
shape.”
•Arts highlighted grandiose and elaborate
ornamentation which clearly seen in the musical
compositions created by Baroque composers.

3.
WHAT HAPPENED DURING THIS
PERIOD?
•New instrumental techniques and changes in
musical notation were developed.
•Major and minor tonality was also created in this
period.
•Lots of musical terms and concepts evolved in this
era and are still used today.

4.
CHARACTERISTICS

5.
•Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental
•Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
•Primarily contrapuntal textures with some
homophony
•Dynamic contrast – alternation between loud &
soft

6.
•Orchestra consists of strings and continuo
•Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard
instruments that are commonly used
•New forms:
1. Binary – AB
2. Ternary – ABC
2. Ground Bass
4. Fugue

7.
MUSIC GENRE

8.
CONCERTO
•A form of orchestral music that employs a solo
instrument accompanied by an orchestra.

9.
CONCERTO GROSSO
•A form of orchestral music during where in the
music is between a small group of solo instruments
called concertino and the whole orchestra called
tutti.

10.
FUGUE
•A contrapuntal piece, developed mainly by
imitative counterpoint.
•Usually written in 3-4 parts with a main theme
called “subject”
•The entire piece grow mainly from a single brief
tune of strong musical character.

11.
ORATORIO
•A large scale musical composition for orchestra and
voices that incorporates narrative on religious
themes.
•Unlike usual literal theatrical works, this is usually
performed without the use of costumes, scenery or
action.
•Written in the native language for intended
audience.

12.
CHORALE
•Musical compositions that resemble a harmonized
version of hymnal tunes of the Protestant Church
during the Baroque era.

13.
COMPOSERS

14.
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
(1685-1750)
- Came from a family of
musician. A religious man
which was shown in his
sacred music.
- Known for his work on
organs, orchestra and
oratorio.

15.
ANTONIO VIVALDI
(1678-1741)
- Nicknamed as “the red
priest”. A violinist virtuoso
and one of the greatest
baroque composers.
- He was known mainly for
composing instrumental
concertos. His most famous
piece is “The four seasons”.

16.
GEORGE FRIEDRICH HANDEL
(1685-1759)
- Is remembered for his
operas and oratorios and
England’s favorite
composer.
- “Messiah” is Handel’s most
famous creation and the
very well known
“Hallelujah”.

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End!