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A HISTORY OF MUSIC

A HISTORY OF MUSIC. Orchestra 2013-2014. Baroque period. Baroque means “Oddly Shaped pearl” 1600-1750 Period right after mideival A time of exploration and creative expression. Baroque Art. “David”, by Bernini Sculpted for a Cardinal in the 1600s. What else was going on in the world?.

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A HISTORY OF MUSIC

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  1. A HISTORY OF MUSIC Orchestra 2013-2014

  2. Baroque period • Baroque means “Oddly Shaped pearl” • 1600-1750 • Period right after mideival • A time of exploration and creative expression

  3. Baroque Art “David”, by Bernini Sculpted for a Cardinal in the 1600s

  4. What else was going on in the world? • Thinkers: Descartes and locke • Copernicus: 16c theory that the planets do not revolve around the earth • Telescope invented

  5. The Composers • Johann Sebastian Bach • Brandenburg Concerti • Organ music • Concerti Grossi • Antonio Vivaldi • The four seasons • Concerto • Georg Frederic Handel • Hornpipe/watermusic • Telemann • Who else?

  6. Musical characteristics • Let’s listen! • What do you hear?

  7. MUSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BAROQUE MUSIC • Contrast • Loud and soft • Solo and ensemble (concerto) • Composers specify instruments • Sonata, trio sonata • HARMONY • FIGURED BASS • PREDICTABLE CHORD PROGRESSIONS • Harpsichord • Violin and trumpet became increasingly popular

  8. Homework assignment • Research baroque music and discover one of the following: • Baroque composer • Characteristic of baroque music • Similarity between baroque music and other areas such as art or architecture • Type of composition written in the baroque time • Write down your research, cite the source of your research, and turn in on Wednesday!

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