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    9 Music

    Grade

    MUSIC OF THE
    BAROQUE PERIOD
    (1685-
    1750)
    Objectives

    Listen perceptively to selected vocal


    and instrumental music of Baroque
    Period
    Learn about the Genres of Baroque
    Music
    S F OR T OD A Y
    OUR LESSON
    Music

    1.
    M u s ic o f th e B a r o q u e P e r io d
    2. C h a ra c te ri s ti c s o f B a ro q u e M u s ic
    3. M u s ic G e n re s o f B a ro q u e M u s ic
    4. F a m o u s C o m p o s e rs o f th e B a ro q u e P e ri o d
    MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE
    PERIOD (1685-1750)

    The word Baroque is derived from


    the Portuguese word “barroco”
    which means “pearl of irregular
    shape.”
    Characteristics of Baroque Music:

    Melodies sound elaborate and ornamental


    Melodies are not easy to sing or remember
    Primarily contrapuntal textures with some
    homophony
    Dynamic contrast- alternation between loud and
    soft
    Music Genres- operas, oratorios, suites
    toccatas,concertó grosso, fugue
    Characteristics of Baroque Music:

    Orchestra consist of strings and continuo


    Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard
    instruments that are commonly used:
    New forms:
    1. Binary-AB
    2. Ternary
    3. Ground Bass
    4. Fugue
    MUSIC GENRES OF BAROQUE MUSIC

    Concerto- A form of orchestral


    music that employs a solo
    instrument accompanied by an
    orchestra
    MUSIC GENRES OF BAROQUE MUSIC

    Concerto Grosso- A form of orchestral


    music during the Baroque Period
    wherein the music is between a small
    group of solo instruments called
    concertino and the orchestra called
    tutti.
    Handel's Concerto Grosso
    Vivaldi's Winter
    MUSIC GENRES OF BAROQUE MUSIC
    Fugue- A contrapuntal piece, developed
    mainly by imitative counter points
    -Written in 3 or 4 parts with a main theme
    called “Subject”
    -Entire Piece grows mainly from a single brief
    tune of strong musical character
    Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor
    MUSIC GENRES OF BAROQUE MUSIC

    Oratorio- a large scale musical composition for


    orchestra and voices that incorporates
    narratives on religious themes.
    a. Handel's Messiah, Samson, Israel, Egypt
    b. Bach's Christmas Oratorio
    c. Haydn's The creation
    Oratorio vs Opera
    MUSIC GENRES OF BAROQUE MUSIC

    Chorale- musical compositions that


    resemble a harmonized version of
    hymnal tunes of the Protestant
    Church during the Baroque Era
    Baroque Chorale
    Chorale Trio
    FAMO U S CO MP OS ER S
    OF TH E BAR OQ U E
    PERIOD
    (BORN: GERMANY,
    MARCH 21, 1685;
    DIED: JULY 28, 1750)

    He was known for his


    compositions for organ,
    orchestra, and oratorio.
    His important and long-
    term position was a
    cantor at St. Thomas
    Church. J O H A N N S E B A S T IA N B A C H
    Hapischord
    Organ
    Clavichord
    HIS WORKS
    INCLUDE:

    Concerto Grosso
    Masses
    Cantatas
    Fugues
    Works for clavichord
    and harpsichord
    J O H A N N S E B A S T IA N B A C H
    (BORN: VENICE, MARCH 4,
    1678; DIED: VIENNA, JULY 28,
    1741)
    Antonio Lucio Vivaldi,
    nicknamed il Prete Rosso
    (“The Red Priest”) because
    of his red hair
    Italian Baroque Composer,
    Catholic Priest, and a
    virtuoso violinist.
    One of the greatest Baroque
    Composers
    A N T O N IO V IV A L D I
    Known mainly for composing
    instrumental concertos,
    especially for the violin, as well as
    sacred choral and works over
    forty operas
    Entered priesthood and
    overdained 1703.
    Most Famous piece is The Four
    Season
    This composition is a series of
    four violin concerti depicting each
    of seasons “Spring”, “Summer”,
    A N T O N IO V IV A L D I “Autumn”, and “Winter.”
    “Listen to the Spring”
    (BORN: GERMANY,
    FEBRUARY 23, 1685; DIED:
    LONDON, APRIL 14, 1759)

    Remembered for his


    operas and oratorios.
    England Favorite
    Composer

    G E O R G E F R ID E R IC H A N D E L
    (BORN: GERMANY,
    FEBRUARY 23, 1685; DIED:
    LONDON, APRIL 14, 1759)
    Messiah is most famous
    creation of Handel
    Messiah was written in the
    space of twenty-four days
    in London but it was in
    Dublin when the Messiah
    was first performed and
    became an instant success.
    G E O R G E F R ID E R IC H A N D E L
    that's a wrap.
    And

    THANK YOU!

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