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Tomas Luis de Victoria
A Spanish composer known for his sacred choral music, characterized by rich harmonies and expressive melodies.
Antonio Vivaldi
An Italian composer famous for his Baroque instrumental music, particularly his violin concertos like "The Four Seasons."
Barbara Strozzi
An Italian composer and singer who composed vocal music, including madrigals and cantatas, during the Baroque period.
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
An Italian composer considered one of the masters of Renaissance polyphony, known for his influential masses and motets.
Hildegard von Bingen
A German composer, writer, and mystic who composed sacred music, including chants and hymns, known for their innovative use of melodic and rhythmic elements.
Polyphony
The combination of multiple melodic lines that emerged in the later medieval period.
Opera
A genre that rose to prominence during the Baroque period, with significant contributions from composers like Monteverdi and Handel.
Concerto and Sonata
Established forms of instrumental music that developed during the Baroque period.
Tempo
Refers to the speed or pace of a musical piece, indicated by terms like "adagio" or specific beats per minute (BPM).
Melody
The sequence of musical notes that form a recognizable and memorable musical line or tune.
Harmony
The combination of different musical notes played or sung simultaneously, creating chords and adding depth to the melody.
Time Signature
A musical notation that indicates the number of beats in each measure and the type of note that receives one beat.
Beat
The basic unit of time in music, providing a sense of rhythm and underlying pulse.
Rhythm
The pattern of long and short sounds and silences in music, created by the arrangement of beats and durations of notes and rests.
