1. Melody: 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.

2. Rhythm: It can be divided into two types: 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.

3. Mode: the big and small mode system, which has replaced the "church mode" in the past.

4. Harmony: A complete harmony system with major and minor functions 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.

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Music forms in the Baroque period:

Multi-movement structures that form rhythm, speed and style contrast with each other, such as suites, variations, concertos, cantatas, oratorios, etc. 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.

Music genre in Baroque period:

Vocal music: Mass, classic songs, chorus songs, 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).

baroque music is religious, and religious music has a great influence on the whole baroque music art. Many composers at that time were excellent church music writers. Religion was created by people, and religious spirit is also the spiritual world of people. We feel sublime and solemn from the piano repertoire style of this period. No matter what kind of piano music, it is more subtle, restrained and measured, avoiding exaggeration and not being exposed, and maintaining a rigorous and solemn manner.

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