Baroque Music Period Review

These flashcards cover the key concepts and facts from the Baroque Music Period lecture notes.

What years define the Baroque Music Period?

1600 - 1750

What is the Doctrine of the Affections?

The idea that music can create emotions such as admiration, love, hatred, desire, joy, and sorrow.

What are the characteristics of Baroque music?

Irregular, ornate, complex, and the use of a continuous bass line (Basso Continuo).

What does Basso Continuo refer to in Baroque music?

Music that uses a continuous bass line.

Name one of the four musical forms during the Baroque period.

Opera, Oratorio, Concerto, or Fugue.

What is an Opera?

A dramatic, staged musical work with acting and costumes.

What distinguishes an Oratorio from an Opera?

An Oratorio is similar to an opera but performed without staging.

What is a Concerto?

A musical composition for a soloist vs. an orchestra, often in three movements.

Define a Fugue.

A complex polyphonic composition with imitative counterpoint.

Who was J.S. Bach?

A prominent composer from Germany known for his pieces containing counterpoint.

Who was George Frideric Handel?

A composer known for his operas and oratorios, and for donating proceeds to charity.

What is Antonio Vivaldi known for?

He composed over 500 concertos and 46 operas, and initially studied for the priesthood.