Music History The Baroque Era
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Music History:
The Baroque Era
Overview
Derived from the Portuguese term "barroce", the Baroque period was a time of turbulence, contrasts, and change. The dates of this particular era represent major highlights: 1600 marks the birth of the opera, whereas the death of Johann Sebastian Bach in 1750 marked the end of the Baroque period. During that time, many new forms, genres, textures, and instruments were developed. Much new architecture was designed and built, as were theories and machines invented and discovered. France took on a new monarch, and was the Palace of Versailles built.
Baroque comes from the Portuguese "barroce", a plural of irregular shape, much used in the jewelry at that time. Baroque art and architecture was characterized as ornate, dramatic, grandeur, and vigor. Artists used bright colours in their art. Composers used dynamics dramatically; while architects put much effort into miniscule details. All the way through the Baroque period, there were continuous advancements and discoveries in both the arts and sciences...