Topmusicanswers
- What can you say about the music during the Baroque period?
- Who is the greatest Baroque composer?
- What is the most important achievement of baroque music?
- What are 5 characteristics of Baroque music?
What can you say about the music during the Baroque period?
The Baroque period saw the creation of tonality. During the period, composers and performers used more elaborate musical ornamentation, made changes in musical notation, and developed new instrumental playing techniques. ... Many musical terms and concepts from this era are still in use today.
Who is the greatest Baroque composer?
- Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
- Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)
- George Frideric Handel (1685-1759)
- Henry Purcell (1659-95)
- Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
- Heinrich Schütz (1585-1672)
- Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757)
- Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764)
What is the most important achievement of baroque music?
The single most important achievement of baroque music is the invention of cantata.
What are 5 characteristics of Baroque music?
Baroque orchestral music
- long flowing melodic lines often using ornamentation (decorative notes such as trills and turns)
- contrast between loud and soft, solo and ensemble.
- a contrapuntal texture where two or more melodic lines are combined.
