2. Learning Competency:
• Describes the musical elements of
selected vocal and instrumental
music of Medieval, Renaissance
and Baroque music; (MU9MRB-Ib-
f-5)
6. BAROQUE
“barroco” “Pearl of Irregular
Shape”
✔New instrumental techniques and changes in
musical notation were developed.
✔Major and minor tonality was also created in this
period.
✔A lot of musical terms and concepts that evolved
in this era are still used today.
7. CHARACTERISTICS
• 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,
concerto grosso, fugue.
• Orchestra consists of strings and continuo
• Harpsichord and organ are the keyboard instruments that
are commonly used.
• New forms music forms developed.
15. JOHANN
SEBASTIAN BACH
(1685-1750)
❑He is known for his
compositions for ORGAN,
ORCHESTRA and
ORATORIO.
❑His personal and deep faith
is shown in his sacred
music.
❑His most important and
long-term position was as
contor at St. Thomas
Church.
16. ANTONIO VIVALDI
(1678-1741)
❑Nicknamed “The Red
Priest” because of his red
hair.
❑A virtuoso violinist and
considered one of the
greatest Baroque
composers.
❑He is well known for giving
the strings a major role in
his compositions.
17. GEORGE
FRIEDRICH
HANDEL (1685-
1759)
❑At the very young age, he
taught himself to play
harpsichord.
❑He is remembered for his
operas and oratorios.
❑The “Messiah” is Handel’s
most famous creation and
the very well known
“Hallelujah” chorus.
18.
19. On your own word(s) describe the
following:
BAROQUE
MUSIC
GENRES
Concerto
Fugue
chorale
oratorio
Concerto
Grosso
