baroque in Portuguese originally meant round and irregular pearls, and now it refers to the luxurious architectural style in Europe in the 17th and early 8th centuries. Musicians use this phrase to explain the musical style of the same period in general (see below).

2. What are the characteristics of the melody of Baroque music?

Phrases vary in length and have a long breath. No matter vocal music or instrumental music, the melody is unprecedentedly gorgeous and complex, with quite a few decorative sounds and modal patterns. Like the melodies of the Renaissance, the progress of the melodies is often characterized by visualization and symbolism. What is striking is that there is a clear harmony attribute in the melody.

3. What was the rhythm of music in Baroque period?

There are two kinds of rhythms: free rhythm and clear and regular rhythm. The former is used for recitation, toccata, prelude, etc., while the latter is used for aria, fugue, dance music, etc., which will remain constant in a movement. These two rhythms are often used together, such as recitation and aria, prelude (or toccata) and fugue.

4. what mode does baroque music adopt?

The major and minor tone system has replaced the "church mode" in the past.

5. what is the harmony of baroque music?

A complete system of major and minor functions and harmony centered on subject, genus and subordinate has been formed, and dissonance is used to transform the tonality and make harmonic progression full of power and emotion. The invention of the law of twelve averages in the 17th century is closely related to the full development of the harmony system.

6. what is basso continuo (also known as digital bass figured bass or bass continuo)?

the unique means of composition in the baroque period. Write a clear note on the bass part of the score of a keyboard instrument (usually a clavichord) and mark it with a number that explains the harmony above it (for example, the number 6 means that there should be its sixth and third tones above the note). According to this prompt, the player plays bass and harmony, and the arrangement and texture of the chords are chosen by the player himself.

7. what is the texture of baroque music?

Polyphony texture is dominant, and its writing technique has reached an unprecedented peak. The difference between polyphony and Renaissance is that it is a counterpoint based on functional harmony. At the same time, there are also many works using thematic texture.

8. What was the musical form in the Baroque period?

It is mainly composed of multi-movement structures, such as suites, variations, concertos, cantatas, oratorios, etc., which are in contrast with each other in rhythm, speed and style. Preludes and fugues, recitations and arias are commonly used. The internal structure of polyphonic music is a continuum (not segmented) written by imitation, but clear factors of presentation, development and reproduction can be seen. At the same time, there are also segmented structures, variations, Passacaglia and summer sky forms that vary on a fixed bass melody.

9. What were the main musical genres in the Baroque period?

Vocal music: Mass, classic songs, chorus, opera, oratorio, cantata, passion music and various solo and chorus songs. Instrumental music: toccata, prelude, fantasia, fugue, variations, suites, sonatas (mainly solo sonatas and triplets) and concertos (orchestral concertos, concertos, and solo concertos).

1. What was the mood of music in Baroque period?

Keep a basic mood within a movement, and contrast will be formed between movements.

11. What was the strength of music in Baroque period?

instead of pursuing subtle changes of gradual strength and gradual weakness, a clear "step-by-step strength" is adopted.