The music of the Baroque period had a strong and jumping rhythm, and adopted the polyphony method of polymelody and polyphonic music. It emphasized the ups and downs of the music, so it paid great attention to changes in intensity and speed. Baroque music was a foundation for later developments.

In terms of vocal music, Baroque music has a strong religious flavor. Religious music at that time played a large role in the development of Western music. The instrumental music of that period also developed rapidly, especially the development of string music. The timbre of string music can better reflect the characteristics of Baroque.

Representative figures include: Bach, Vivaldi and Handel. Bach is the father of music. Vivaldi became famous all over the world with his "The Four Seasons". Handel was a master of melody.

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The melody characteristics of music in the Baroque period: phrases vary in length and breath is longer. Whether it is vocal music or instrumental music, the melody is unprecedentedly gorgeous and complex, with considerable decoration. Sounds and molded sound patterns. Like Renaissance melodies, the progression of the tune often has a figurative, symbolic character. What is striking is the clear harmonic nature of the melody.

The rhythm of music in the Baroque period: mainly divided into two types: free rhythm and clear and regular rhythm. The former is used for recitatives, toccatas, preludes, etc., and the latter is used for arias, fugues, dances, etc., and will remain throughout a movement. These two rhythms are often used together, such as recitative and aria, prelude (or toccata) and fugue.

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