baroque period

When did the Baroque era take place?

1600-1750

What marked the end of the Baroque period?

Bach’s death

What was government like throughout Europe?

Absolute Monarchy and strict social hierarchy

What were two things going on during the Baroque period?

period of international peace and economic expansion

What subjects became popular during the baroque period?

science and math

what was highly valued during the Baroque period regarding music?

Order and organization in music

What was Baroque art like

more contrast and illusion.

What were Baroque concerts like?

small venues and small audience because only for rich people.

Did musicians make a lot of money?

no

What is a sonata

a chamber piece of several contrasting movements written for a small number of instruments

what are the two types of concerto

solo concerto and concerto grosso

solo concerto

one solo performer plays with the orchestra

concerto grosso

several soloists play with the orchestra.

who were three famous composers during the Baroque period?

Vivaldi, Bach, Handel

Vivaldi

trained for priesthood. make a lot of concertos

Bach

most influential composer of Western Art Music. Composed using a fugue.

what’s a fugue?

a polyphonic composition with a theme (the “subject”)

starts with one voice, then a second, then a third join.