The Baroque period of music lasted from around 1685 to 1750. During this time, music became more elaborate and ornamental. New techniques like major and minor tonality were developed, and instruments like the harpsichord and organ were commonly used. Some common musical forms that emerged in this period include the concerto, fugue, oratorio, and chorale. Famous Baroque composers included [COMPOSER NAMES], and the period saw the development of new genres like the concerto grosso and changes to musical notation that are still used today.